§ Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture what was the price paid by the Crown for the Swaton estate of 2,700 acres, in Lincolnshire, after 2511W its valuation by the Crown agent, Mr. H. Canton Jones; and what is the present income yielded to the Crown by this property after taking into account capital expenditure upon its development and improvement since its purchase?
§ Mr RUNCIMANThe Swaton estate, comprising about 2,737 acres, was purchased by the Crown as from Ladyday last for £70,500. The present rents amount to £3,267 per annum. No capital expenditure has yet been made, and the question what is necessary is under consideration.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether the Crown have been offered and propose to purchase the lordship of Folkingham, in Lincolnshire; and, if so, whether the land is deemed suitable for small holdings, and what is the general condition of the cottages and other buildings upon this property?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAn estate at Folkingham has been offered to the Crown, but no decisions as to its purchase has yet been come to.