Mr. FOOT MITCHELLasked the Minister of Labour what his Department proposes to do with regard to the future of the Patrington Farm settlement, which is being closed on Lady Day, 1927; and whether he will make any offer of it to any substantial co-operative agricultural enterprise?
Mr. GUINNESS:I have been asked to reply. Negotiations are proceeding for the surrender of the lease of this property as from Lady Day, 1927, after which date the land will be let by the Commissioners of Crown Lands in accordance with the provisions of the Crown Lands Acts. Any application from a co-operative society addressed to the Commissioners will receive consideration.