§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Agriculture why he has served a compulsory purchase order on Mr. W. A. Stubbs, of Forest Farm, Papplewick, Nottinghamshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. T. Williamsthis farm is being considered for an experimental husbandry farm. Only a draft compulsory purchase order has yet been served and no final decision to purchase has yet been taken. Consultation with the county branch of the National Farmers' Union about possible alternatives will take place shortly.