HC Deb 02 December 1964 vol 703 c67W
9. Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will introduce legislation to provide the tenant farmer with more adequate compensation in the event of the loss of his tenancy resulting from the development of his farm for purposes other than farming.

Mr. John Mackie

Compensation for tenant farmers is a most important and difficult subject. It is one of the items my right hon. Friend is considering as part of a general review of the agricultural landlord-tenant legislation. We shall want to study this important matter very carefully before deciding what action is necessary.