HC Deb 20 March 1900 vol 80 cc1316-7
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate what progress has been made with the scheme for the encouragement of bee-keeping in the congested area of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; and will he say how many hives have been distributed and to what districts they have been sent.

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

It has been found difficult to find crofters willing to devote attention to bee-keeping. Last spring three hives were sent to the Isle of Coll, where they have done well. Six hives are now about to be sent to Sutherland shire. The Congested Districts Board would be only too glad if crofters would interest themselves in the subject.

In reply to a further question by Mr. Weir,

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY said

If the hon. Member will give me the names of any of his acquaintances who take an interest in bees—either in the bonnet or otherwise—I will certainly send them a hive.