HC Deb 12 December 1929 vol 233 cc697-8W
Mr. W. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of Agriculture in view of the present prices of agricultural land, whether he will circulate all county councils asking them to take the present opportunity to acquire land adequate to meet all existing approved applications for small holdings in England and Wales?

Mr. N. BUXTON

The information in the possession of the Ministry does not go to show that, speaking generally, there has been any considerable fall recently in the price of agricultural land suitable for small holdings. I will, however, give careful consideration to my hon. Friend's suggestion.