HC Deb 10 December 1919 vol 122 cc1362-3W
Mr. TILLETT

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that the Stockport, Corporation in 1916 let off thirty-five allotments in Heaton Chapel, near Stockport, mostly to the working-class families, and that the corporation has now given notice that they will close the allotments in December, and that the intention is to use the ground for grazing, although it cannot possibly be fit for that for some time, and notwithstanding that there are surrounding fields which could just as easily be used for that purpose; and whether he will have an immediate inquiry made into the question, in view of the fact that the best is only just being secured from the great amount of work which has been put in on the land, and that in many instances preparation has been made for next spring?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

Inquiry will be made into the matter to which the hon. Member refers, and the result will be communicated to him.