HC Deb 20 November 1919 vol 121 c1185W
Sir H. COWAN

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether his attention has been called to the fact that Form S 182 is now being issued by the Board of Agriculture to farmers; whether he can state the purpose for which the information called for is required, in view of the approaching expiry of the Military Service Acts; and whether, in view of the necessity for economy in the public services, he will take steps to prevent the further issue of obsolete forms of return?

Mr. MUNRO

The form referred to is issued by the Board in order to keep them informed as to the supply and character of agricultural labour in which there has been a serious shortage. I am not aware that it is obsolete in any particular, but if my hon. Friend can satisfy me that it is I shall be glad to have it reconsidered.