§ Mr. J. Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture whether a register is being kept of neglected or derelict estates, with a view to acquisition for agricultural wartime purposes; and whether any orders have been issued under the Defence of the Realm Act to acquire such estates for such purposes, and the acreage involved?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithCounty War Agricultural Executive Committees report to the Ministry cases where in their opinion it is necessary to exercise the powers delegated to them to take possession of under-cultivated land (including buildings) for the purpose of increasing 2115W the food supply of the country. My consent is required and has been given in four such cases comprising a total area of 427 acres. Other applications are under consideration.