Mr. Temple Morrisasked the Minister of Agriculture how much land actually derelict or going derelict exists in Wales; 2498W and whether, when the existence of such land is brought to the notice of his Department, he takes any action to ensure that it is properly farmed?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonAlthough my Department receives information as to land not properly cultivated, exact figures of the acreage of land in Wales that may be described as being in a derelict condition or becoming derelict are not available. I have no power to compel farmers to take such measures as may be considered necessary to secure the proper cultivation of the land.