HC Deb 24 June 1910 vol 18 cc653-4W
Mr. MacVEAGH

asked the Chief Secretary whether he can state the total amount advanced under the various Land Purchase Acts, the total number of tenant purchasers, the total amount advanced under the various Labourers Acts, and the total number of labourers' cottages built?

Mr. BIRRELL

Under the various Land Purchase Acts, from 1870 to 1909 inclusive, £60,465,000 has been advanced to 170,786 tenant purchasers. The total amount of loans sanctioned under the various Labourers Acts is £7,738,713, of which £5,854,990 has been advanced. The total number of cottages provided up to 31st March last was 29,186, and 6,249 others were in course of construction on the same date.