§ Mr. EVERARDasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of Small Holdings Commissioners set up under the Small Holdings Act of 1908 and the approximate annual cost of these Commissioners.
Mr. GUINNESSThe number of outdoor and technical officers of the Ministry who are mainly, but not entirely, engaged in England and Wales on business which was previously undertaken by Small Holdings Commissioners is 15. The salaries and travelling expenses of these officers amount approximately to £17,000 per annum.