HC Deb 02 September 1909 vol 10 cc743-4W
Mr. FFRENCH

asked the Chief Secretary if he can say why the grants promised by the inspector to the Siggins-haggard evicted tenants belonging to the Carew estate to enable them to build houses and make a start on their farms have not yet been made; and, as the tenants can make no progress without grants, will he recommend an immediate payment of them?

Mr. CHERRY

The Estates Commissioners will direct one of their inspectors to supervise the expenditure of the grants in these cases as soon as possible.

Mr. FFRENCH

asked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners have yet taken compulsory possession of the Boxwell property with a view of putting back the evicted tenants in their homes; and if he can hold out any hope of an immediate restoration?

Mr. CHERRY

Proceedings have been instituted by the Estates Commissioners under the Evicted Tenants Act in reference to these lands, but up to the present they have not acquired possession.