§ MR. J. D. WHITETo ask the Secretary for Scotland what was taken as the annual value for rating of Hyskeir Rock in 1902, when it was purchased by the Northern Lights Commissioners from Mr. Robert Thorn for £611 3s. 3d.; how far is it from the nearest inhabited island; what is approximately its area; what is the character of the soil; whether it has any fresh water; and whether it has been used for human habitation or any other purpose.
*(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) In 1902 Hyskeir Rock formed part of the estate of Canna, the valuation of which was not reduced by the sale in that year. The rock is about ten miles from Canna, it has an approximate area of fifty acres, eighteen acres of which is grazing ground, the rest rock and shingle, it has no fresh water, and is uninhabited.