HC Deb 13 April 1886 vol 304 cc1432-3
MR. THOMAS BLAKE(for Mr. FRASER-MACKINTOSH,) Inverness-shire

asked the Lord Advocate, Whether the Government has received the Special Reports on the destitution said to prevail in Kilmuir, in Skye, and other localities, and the demand made for seed corn; and, if any determination on the subject has been arrived at, will he mention same to the House?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. B. BALFOUR)&c.) (Clackmannan,

Yes, Sir; very full inquiry has been made in regard to this matter, and the Report received has been carefully considered by the Government, with the result that they consider that no sufficient cause has been shown for intervention of a special character such as is referred to in the Question.