HC Deb 26 June 1919 vol 117 cc391-2W
Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture what area of land the county councils are at present taking steps to acquire, either compulsorily or voluntarily, for the settlement of Service and ex-Service men; and what area of land the councils will have vacant possession for this purpose at Michaelmas, 1919, at Lady Day, 1920, and at Michaelmas, 1920, respectively?

Mr. PRATT

Since 20th December, 1918, area acquired or agreed to be acquired by county councils with Board's approval, 35,055 acres.

Area notified to the Board as proposed to be acquired by county councils, and still under consideration, 104,777 acres, of which 9,592 acres is proposed to be acquired by the exercise of compulsory powers.

Of the land acquired: Acres.
Possession already obtained 4,117
By Michaelmas, 1919, possession of 13,738
By Lady Day, 1920, possession of 25,281
By Michaelmas, 1920, possession of 29,521