asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the Leslie Estate, Drumlargan, Kilcock, for division among deserving applicants, in view of the fact that its value has been impaired by conacre wheat speculation, that it is now derelict, and that it gives no employment.

Efforts were made by the Land Commission to purchase this estate voluntarily a few years ago but were unsuccessful. There are no current proceedings for the acquisition of the lands, but inquiries will be made.