§ 17. Mr. J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the six acres of land being acquired for building purposes from Mr. T. Williams, Chapel House Farm, Minsterley, Salop, constitutes 100 per cent. agricultural land producing animal feeding-stuffs and corn; and if he will, before coming to a final decision in the matter, make sure that no other possible site exists beyond the alternative already rejected.
§ Mr. KeyAs stated by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in his answer to the hon. Member's Question of 8th July, due consideration was given to agricultural interests before the use of this site was approved for housing. With regard to the second part of the Question, my right hon. Friend cannot add to his answer of 4th July. He gave careful consideration to the representations of Mr. Williams before he decided to confirm the compulsory purchase order and he has no power to modify this decision.
§ Mr. GallacherIn view of the considerable amount of agricultural land which is being used for the purpose of housing, would' the Minister consider with his colleague the question of taking over all the land and allocating some part to agriculture and the rest to housing?