Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many tied dwellings there are in Northern Ireland which are owned by farmers and other private landowners; and how many tied dwellings there are which are associated with commercial undertakings—that is, experimental farms—the Forestry Department of the Department of Agriculture, and agricultural colleges and university departments which teach agriculture.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThere are 317 tied dwellings in Northern Ireland associated with experimental farms, the Forestry Department of the Department of Agriculture, agricultural colleges and the university department which teaches agriculture.
An exact estimate of those owned by farmers, other private landowners and commercial undertakings is not available, but from a small survey of agricultural holdings employing hired workers the estimated number is 300.