§ Mr. KEDWARDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that, under the present Tithe Acts, the tithe in many places is as much as 10s. in the £ of the rental value of the land charged therewith; and whether he will introduce legislation to restrict tithe rent-charge to a rate nearer the equivalent of a tithe or tenth of rental value?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy right hon. Friend is aware that in certain areas tithe rent-charge is high in comparison with the rental value of the land on which it is charged, but it is an owner's liability, taken into account when land is transferred. My right hon. Friend cannot undertake to introduce legislation on the subject.