§ 34. Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware that agricultural workers and others are being threatened with eviction from tied cottages, in particular as a result of applications which are being made to the High Court; and whether he will take steps to provide security of tenure to the tenants of tied cottages.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend has no evidence to suggest that widespread use is being made of applications to the High Court for possession or 33W that any injustice has resulted from the practice. The tied cottage system is essential for efficient farm management and the answer to the second part of the Question is "No".