asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that many tenants are being asked to pay tithes; and whether he will consider the desirability of abolishing such claims.

Under the Tithe Act, 1936, only owners of land, or holders of long leases at less than rack rent, are liable to pay tithe redemption annuities. If a tenant receives a demand in error, he should return it to the Tithe Redemption Commission, giving them the landowner's name and address.