§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the approximate areas of arable and pastoral land benefited as a result of the grants made by the State for drainage purposes in Scotland during the years 1925–26 and 1926–27
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe approximate figures are as follow: In respect of the year 1925–26, 2,500 acres of arable land and 50,000 acres of pastoral land. In respect of the year 1926–27, 3,800 acres of arable land and 56,000 acres of pastoral land.