§ Mr. CAUTLEYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether liability for losses incurred in carrying out compulsory ploughing-up Orders and the sowing of cereal crops is admitted; whether the Treasury has provided a fund for the settlement of the claims that have been made; and what steps the Board of Agriculture have taken for the presentation, verification, and prompt settlement of such claims?
Sir A. BOSCAWENYes, Sir, the Board are liable to pay compensation in these cases. Funds are available, and claims are presented to the agricultural executive committees. These committees submit proposals for settlement to the Board for approval.