§ Mr. HASLAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that near Troy Station, Monmouth, there are many acres of grass land which will become useless for hay unless cut immediately; is he aware that this land is stated to be a subject of litigation between joint owners who either cannot legally or will not save the crop; under these circumstances, has he the power and, if so, will he exercise it, so that the crop may be saved, by the employment of soldiers accustomed to agricultural work stationed in the district; and can his Department take over such crops at a fair price for Army purposes?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am not aware of the circumstances of the particular case mentioned, but, on the information contained in the question, I do not think that the Army Council have the power to intervene.