§ 53. Major Legge-Bourkeasked the Minister of Agriculture how many part-time holdings have been provided over the last two years by the Forestry Commission for their employees.
Mr. T. WilliamsOwing to the acute shortage of housing accommodation for their employees, the Forestry Commissioners have, since the war, concentrated on the provision of houses as distinct from holdings, and only 11 part-time holdings have been provided over the last two years.
§ Major Legge-BourkeDoes the right hon. Gentleman propose to continue this policy of providing part-time holdings for employees of the Forestry Commission while at the same time telling county councils that they cannot renew the leases of part-time smallholdings in their areas when they fall in?
Mr. WilliamsYes, as and when opportunities occur, since a Forestry Commission holding is very different from a smallholding.
§ Major Legge-BourkeWill the right hon. Gentleman say how they are different?