HC Deb 13 November 1911 vol 31 c169W
Mr. MORRELL

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture, if he can state what is the total acreage of land purchased by agreement for small holdings under the Small Holdings and Allotments Act, 1908; and how much of this has since been sold to applicants?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Under the Act, 49,910 acres had been purchased by agreement up to the 31st December last, of which fifty-two acres had been sold to seven applicants.