HC Deb 14 March 1912 vol 35 c1408W
Viscount WOLMER

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he will say what is the total amount of tithe from Welsh lands at present held by lay impropriators; and whether he can state the names and addresses of such persons, together with the amounts of tithe respectively held by them?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The amount of tithe rent charge held by lay impropriators when commutation was effected under the Act of 1836 was £61,169. The Board have no information as to the present amount so held or as to the names of the owners.