§ MR. FRASER-MACKINTOSH (Inverness-shire)asked the Secretary for Scotland, Whether his attention has been drawn to distress in the Hebrides, and particularly on the estate of Kilmuir, in Skye; whether assistance in the form of seed, &c. has been asked for; and, what is intended to be done?
THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. TREVELYAN) (&c.) Hawick,I have received a Memorial from the district referred to, and at once communicated with the Board of Supervision. One of their officers is now in Skye, and will be directed to present me with a Report on the subject without delay. When I have received that Report I shall consider what can be done.