HC Deb 26 November 1888 vol 331 cc162-3
DR. CAMERON (Glasgow, College)

asked the Lord Advocate, If he would state the names of the members of the Board constituted under the Government Crofter Emigration Scheme to represent the Imperial Government, the Canadian Government, the private subscribers, and the important Land Companies respectively, and the dates at which they were severally appointed?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. P. B. ROBERTSON) (Bute)

These appointments are not yet completed; but the names proposed are the Secretary for Scotland, to represent the Imperial Government; the High Commissioner for Canada, to represent the Canadian Government; the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the private subscribers; and Mr. Peacock Edwards, the Land Companies. I am informed that they will be appointed under one warrant and will bear the same date.