HC Deb 07 November 1906 vol 164 c556
MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state the names of the officers employed by the Congested Districts Board to prepare the plans and specifications for new crofter settlements which have been formed by the Board?

I beg also to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state the names of the officers employed by the Congested Districts Board to value the land for new crofter settlements which have been formed by the Board?

MR. SINCLAIR

The responsibility lies with the Board, and I am not prepared to give the names of officers who have been employed in carrying out their instructions.

MR. WEIR

Do they include any of the permanent officials of the Board?

MR. SINCLAIR

I think not,

MR. WEIR

I can give the names. I am not going to be defeated by the right hon. Gentleman.