HC Deb 15 March 1901 vol 91 c87
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Secretary for Scotland has received a petition from the Landward Committee of the Stornoway Parish Council calling attention to the congested condition of the Island of Lewis and the consequent evils arising therefrom; and will he state whether the Congested Districts Board have made any efforts to secure land in Lewis, at places other than in the Point District, suitable for new holdings; and if so, will he give particulars.

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

The answer to the first portion of the hon. Member's question is in the affirmative. The answer to the second portion is also in the affirmative, namely at Aignish, Cress and Croir.

MR. WEIR

What is the acreage of land sought to be secured?

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

I cannot answer that without notice.