HC Deb 27 October 1949 vol 468 c172W
62. Mr. Baldwin

asked the Minister of Agriculture when he proposes to hand back commons to commonholders; and whether, when he does so, he will take the necessary steps to prevent their reversion to their pre-war condition.

Mr. T. Williams

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. Hurd) on 20th October. If common land is derequisitioned, I have no powers to ensure continued cultivation.