§ Mr. ESSEXasked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, whether there have been any applications for small holdings in the parishes of Broad Campden, Westcote, Icomb, and South Cerney, in the county of Gloucester; if so, will he state how many; what are the several dates on which such applications were made; and what results have followed in each such case?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe information for which my hon. Friend asks is as follows:—
Pariah. No. of Applications for Small Holdings. Date of Receipt. Result. Broad Campden … Nil. — — Westcote … 1 6th December, 1907 These applicants are under consideration, and if found suitable steps will betaken to supply them with land. Westcote … 1 12th December, 1907 Westcote … 1 10th December, 1907 These applicants have agreed to withdraw their applications for small holdings and apply to the Parish Council for allotments. The Parish Council are endeavouring to meet their requirements and have been informed that if it is found impossible to obtain land by agreement to supply these and the other applicants for allotments in the parish, the County Council will on so hearing make an order for the compulsory acquisition of the land. Westcote … 1 11th February, 1908 Westcote … 1 10th December, 1907 Westcote … 1 8th February, 1908 Westcote … 1 10th December, 1907 Icomb … 1 5th February, 1908 Considerable negotiations have taken place with a view to supplying this applicant with land, and the committee are hopeful of meeting his requirements. South Cerney … 1 22nd November, 1907 Applicant still under consideration. South Cerney … 1 31st January, 1908 The tenant of the land desired has now agreed to sub-let direct to this applicant. South Cerney … 1 13th February, 1908 Applicant still under consideration. South Cerney … 1 10th February, 1908 Withdrawn.