HC Deb 05 July 1909 vol 7 cc993-4W
Mr. FLYNN

asked the Chief Secretary, in respect to the estate of Robert G. E. Twiss, county Cork, whether the Estates Commissioners can say upon what grounds Daniel Barry, evicted tenant, was excluded from the purchase operation on this estate; what was to have been the amount of the proposed purchase annuity on his holding as compared with the old rent; if the Commissioners are aware that this man complained of being deprived of certain amenities of the holding, viz., proper access to adequate water supply and right of way through his farm to a neighbouring tenant; and on what conditions are the Commissioners prepared to reinstate this man in his former holding?

Mr. BIRRELL

I am informed by the Estates Commissioners that the annuity on the price put by them on Barry's former holding would have been £21 9s. as compared with the old rent of £34 17s. As regards the remainder of the question, I have nothing to add to my reply to the question on the same subject asked by the hon. Member on 23rd July, 1908.