§ Mr. LOFTUSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that a distraint for tithe has been executed on a farm situate at Rushmere, Kessingland, Suffolk, and 34 cows seized, and that the tithe on this farm amounts to over 6s. per acre, and that Queen Anne's Bounty allowed a reduction of 25 per 50W cent. on. payments for 1931 and 1932, but refused an offer of payment in full, less 20 per cent., for 1933 and 1934; and whether, in view of impending legislation, he will consider taking steps to prevent increased claims for tithe at the present time?
§ Mr. ELLIOTThe collection and recovery of annual tithe rentcharge is not a matter which falls within the jurisdiction of the Ministry, and. I have no authority to intervene. I have no information other than that supplied by my hon. Friend regarding this case.