§ 54. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many rent arbitrators he has appointed in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire, respectively, during the two year period, 1956 and 1957; and if he will give the numbers of cases there upon which they adjudicated, and the maximum and minimum amount that was granted.
§ Mr. GodberIn the two year period ended 28th February, 1957, six arbitrators were appointed to deal with seven cases concerning rental matters under section 8 of the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1948, in Warwickshire; similarly, one arbitrator was appointed to deal with four cases in Leicestershire; and five arbitrators were appointed to deal with six cases in Northamptonshire.
The highest rent awarded was £3 14s. per acre, and the lowest was one guinea per acre.