§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked 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. PRATTSince 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 392W 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