HC Deb 21 July 1955 vol 544 c69W
Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the estimated acreage of land in the Seychelles suitable for agricultural or plantation use; and how many landholdings exceed 25 acres in extent.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

About 52,000 acres are suitable for agricultural or plantation use. There are 199 land holdings which exceed 25 acres.