HC Deb 21 January 1924 vol 169 cc547-8W
Sir F. WISE

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will state the profit or loss at the Cranwell farm for the last six months?

Sir S. HOARE

A profit and loss account for Cranwell farm for the period 1st April, 1923, to 2nd November, 1923, the date the farm was leased, is now in course of preparation and will be published in the Appropriation Account in due course.

Sir F. WISE

asked the Secretary of State for Air if the Cranwell farm has been let or sold?

Sir S. HOARE

Cranwell farm has been let on a yearly Lady Day tenancy as from 2nd November, 1923, at a rent of 10s. per acre, with a reduction of 2s. 6d. per acre for the first year. The tenant has agreed to take over the live and dead stock at a valuation which is at present the subject of negotiation.