§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Agriculture, whether he is aware of the large acreage of land in Essex capable of utilisation for food production, but covered with bracken, thistles or weeds; and whether he will put a representative of his Ministry in touch with the local agricultural committee and make immediate investigation so that all such available land shall be utilised?
Mr. HudsonThe Essex War Agricultural Executive Committee, in consultation with the Ministry's District Land Commissioner, is giving unremitting attention to the question of bringing into cultivation areas of uncultivated land in the county which are capable of producing crops within a reasonable time. If the honourable member will indicate 281W the particular locality which he has in mind, I shall be glad to inquire specially into the matter.