asked the President of the Board of Agriculture how many acres of land have been acquired under the Small Holdings Act; the number of applicants for the same, and how many applicants have received small holdings under the Act; and what number of acres are now the subject of negotiation?

• Land acquired or agreed to be acquired to 31st December, 1912, 157,063 acres.
• Applications received, 40,842 individuals (82 associations).
• Applications approved, 22,789 individuals (51 associations).
• Number of small holdings provided, 10,192.