HC Deb 02 August 1935 vol 304 c3012W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Minister of Labour, What progress has been made towards settling Newcastle unemployed on the land since the 20th June last?

Mr. BROWN

I am informed by the Commissioner for the Special Areas that negotiations with the Newcastle Corporation and other authorities concerned have made substantial progress and that a Conference is to take place next week to discuss the acquisition of suitable land and other details.