HC Deb 29 July 1913 vol 56 cc296-7W
Mr. GODFREY COLLINS

asked the Chief Secretary the total number of acres sold under the Land Purchase Acts prior to 1903, the 1903 Act, and the 1909 Act; and the average price paid per acre in each case?

Mr. BIRRELL

The acreage and average price per acre of lands sold and vested in the purchasers under the Irish Land Purchase Acts to 31st March last are as follows:—

Area. Average Price per Acre.
£ s. d.
Acts 1870–1896 2,508,937 … 9 9 0
Act of 1903 5,304,765 … 10 6 0
Act of 1909 421,217 … 7 5 0