asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will inquire into the case, of which he has received particulars, where an owner of a nursery was ejected from his holding in the spring of 1941 and, although still cultivating six acres of land for food production, the Agricultural Executive Committee requested the local office of the Ministry of Labour to reclassify and direct him to work of national importance; and what action he will take in this matter.

Inquiries are being made into the case in question in consultation with the Ministry of Labour, and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.