§ Mr. GILLasked whether all land in Wales is subject to a tithe rent-charge; and, if not, what proportion is so charged?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAt the time of the commutation the proportion of the total acreage of land in England and Wales subject to tithe rent-charge was 76 per cent.1148W No separate calculation was made for Wales. I am unable to say what is the proportion of land so charged at the present day either in England and Wales jointly or in Wales alone.
§ Mr. GILLalso asked what amount of money is obtained yearly from the tithe rent-charge in Wales; what amount goes to the Welsh Church; and what amount to lay persons?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI would refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on this subject on the 5th and the 14th March, which supply all the information at my disposal.