HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 cc749-50W
Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to resolve the difficulties caused to the firm known as Emeralda Limited

to quit an agricultural holding have been referred to an agricultural land tribunal in Wales in each year since 1970; and on how many occasions the tribunal found in favour of landlord and tenant, respectively;

(2)how many certificates of bad husbandry have been applied for and issued in each year since 1970 in relation to holdings in Wales; how many cases involving the issue or non—issue of such certificates have been referred to agricultural land tribunals in Wales in each year since 1970; and on how many occasions these tribunals have found in favour of landlord and tenant, respectively;

(3)how many cases have been referred to an agricultural land tribunal in Wales in each year since 1970; and on how many occasions the tribunal's decision has favoured each party, respectively.

Mr. John Morris

The following cases have been referred to the Agricultural Land Tribunal in Wales during 1970–74.

of Cardiff as a result of the delay in the payment of compensation by the Cardiff Council alleged to have been approved by his predecessor; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Morris

I met representatives of the Cardiff City Council on 17th December to discuss this and related problems. The matter is now in its hands.