§ 59. Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a further statement on agricultural tied cottages.
§ Mr. CroslandBoth I and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, 497W Fisheries and Food aim to start pre-legislation consultations shortly. I am most concerned that the work needed to prepare legislation should begin, and a Bill be presented to Parliament, as speedily as can be managed.
§ 60. Mr. David Jamesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has yet decided on his policy towards tied cottages in agriculture.
§ Mr. CroslandYes. I intend to abolish them.