HC Deb 16 November 1950 vol 480 c1890
55. Mr. Dye

asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he proposes to take in view of the correspondence sent to him from Brisley Parish Council regarding the future cultivation of Brisley Green.

Mr. T. Williams

As my hon. Friend is aware, part of Brisley Green, which has been cultivated under emergency powers, will be derequisitioned in 1951. Since this is common land, it can, after that date, only be used for the purpose of the common rights which exist over it, and cultivation will not be possible unless those concerned take steps under existing common legislation to extinguish the common rights. Suggestions as to possible action by the local interests were included in my letter of 11th November to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Dye

If the parish council take the appropriate steps under the Law of Property Act, 1925, to enable this common to continue under cultivation, will my right hon. Friend give them his approval?

Mr. Williams

They certainly would not be shown any hostility.