HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 cc1035-6W
Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the Minister of Agriculture what provision is being made in England for allotments for unemployed miners; and whether any State assistance is contemplated or given?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The ordinary machinery of the Allotments Acts is available for the provision of land, and a scheme is being operated by the Society of Friends out of funds collected privately to enable seeds and other requirements to be provided at reduced prices. No assistance is given from State funds, the Government having decided last September on grounds of economy not to continue the grant which was voted last year for this purpose.