Captain COOTEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture whether it is the intention to charge tenants under The Land Settlement Act, 1919, placed in possession of their holdings this Lady Day, with full rent dating back to Michaelmas last, and due for payment Michaelmas next; and, if so, whether, in view of the foul condition of the land in many cases upon possession being granted, and the fact that tenants placed in possession last Michaelmas have had six months to get their land in order, he will consider the advisability of granting some remission of rent to Lady Day tenants this year?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI am not aware of any cases where councils propose to charge their small holding tenants rent as from Michaelmas last although such tenants will not obtain possession of the land until Lady Day. If my hon. and gallant Friend will send me particulars of any cases known to him I will have inquiries made into the matter.