HC Deb 03 April 1911 vol 23 cc1941-2W
Mr. MORRELL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what is the total acreage of the Crown lands let to agricultural tenants, and how much of this is let in holdings of fifty acres or less?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The acreage of Crown lands in Great Britain let to agricultural tenants as at 31st March, 1910, was as follows:—

Country. Total Acreage. Acreage let in holdings of 50 acres or less.
England 72,926 8,395
Wales and Monmouth 6,750 l,003
Scotland 31,536 265
Total 111,212 9,663
The figures for Wales and Monmouth are exclusive of encroachments from common and waste lands. A large part of the area in Scotland consists of moorland let for grazing and not suitable for small holdings.