MR. BURNIEI beg, on behalf of the hon. Member for Ross and Cromarty (Mr. Weir), to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he will cause inquiry to be made into the condition of the small pauper colony located in a wood, and hidden from the public road, between Strathpeffer and Dingwall, about a mile from the former place?
SIR G. TREVELYANIn reply to the hon. Member, I have, on inquiry, received the following Report through the Board of Supervision from the Inspector of Poor of Fodderty:—
Seven paupers, two males, one female blind. In addition to parochial relief they receive coals and firewood from Cromartie Estate, also allowance from Ecclesiastical Fund. Their condition is as comfortable as any paupers in Ross-shire.