HC Deb 06 July 1950 vol 477 c636
57. Mr. Lambert

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many claims for subsidy his Department received from Devonshire for ploughing up grassland by 31st December, 1949; how many have been paid; and how many are still outstanding.

Mr. T. Williams

Seven thousand and forty claims have been received since 1st October last, of which 6,470 have been paid, and 570 are outstanding.

Mr. Lambert

Could the right hon. Gentleman say when all the claims will be paid?

Mr. Williams

By the middle of July.