HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 cc1778-9W
Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will inquire into the reasons why a group of 12 unemployed men, having applied for quarter-acre holdings since the summer of 1938, in Lower Ystradmynach, Glamorganshire, have been unable to obtain access to land which is available; and will he take steps to enable these men to make their contribution to the national effort?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

The matter referred to by the hon. Member is not one for my Department but I understand that the difficulties connected with the use of the land to which he refers have now been overcome. The necessary equipment has been ordered and the men are working on the land.