HC Deb 03 December 1902 vol 115 cc1063-4
MR. WEIR () Ross and Cromarty

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Secretary for Scotland is aware that the Crofters Commission, in their Report on the social condition of the people of Lewis, state that the Sections of the Crofters Act, which deal with the enlargement of holdings, have in Lewis remained almost a dead letter; and will he state what steps he proposes to take in the matter.

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. GRAHAM MURRAY, Buteshire)

I hope the hon. Member will allow me to refer him to the answer given yesterday to his Question on the subject of this Report.

MR. WEIR

Am I to understand that the matter is being considered by the Secretary for Scotland?

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

The Report raises many questions, and my noble friend cannot possibly deal with specific suggestions by way of Question † See page 922. and answer. In good time he will, however, be prepared to announce the general policy of the Board.