§ 20. Mr. G. Brownasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is satisfied that all farms in respect of which a direction has been issued under the Tillage (Maximum Pasture Acreage) Order have been inspected this summer: and with what results.
§ Sir T. DugdaleNo. Sir, I could not say, without special inquiry of all the county committees concerned, but it is my intention that these directions should be followed up
§ Mr. BrownWhat is the point of paying £5 an acre for ploughing up if the right hon. Gentleman is not even willing to find out whether the directions he has given are being carried out?
§ Sir T. DugdaleIf the right hon. Gentleman will study my reply he will see that it is my intention that these directions should be followed up.
§ Mr. BrownHow can the right hon. Gentleman say that if he has not even inspected the farms in regard to which he has issued orders?
§ Sir T. DugdaleIf I may return to the charge I would say that there is at any rate a greater improvement than was 738 carried out when the right hon. Gentleman was in office.
§ Mr. KenyonIs not it a fact that the farmers do not have to put in their returns for tillings this year until 31st August? How can they be exempt?
§ Sir T. DugdaleI think that is correct.