§ Mr. H. JONESasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the dwelling-house on Cochgwan Farm, Maentwrog, which is Crown property, was declared by the rural district council of Dendraeth to be in an insanitary condition, and an undertaking was given that the necessary repairs would be carried out; and that, on being pressed to execute the work, a letter was received from the Office of Woods in which it was alleged that the tenant had declared his holding was not large enough to provide him with a living, and that it had, therefore, been decided to combine the holding with another, known as Hafodfawr; whether he is aware that Cochgwan has maintained a family from time immemorial; and what is the reason for reducing the number of existing holdings at a time when large sums of money are being spent in providing small holdings and erecting thereon entirely new buildings?
§ Major BARNSTONI have been asked to reply. This is a matter for the (Mice of Woods and Forests, and my right hon. Friend has not yet had an opportunity of inquiring fully into the case. He will, however, look into the matter, and will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.