HC Deb 13 July 1908 vol 192 cc416-7
MR. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he has any information to show that within the past few days a number of squatters have seized land on the island of Sandray; and, if so, what steps His Majesty's Government propose to take in the matter.

THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. SINCLAIR,) Forfarshire

I am informed by the Chief Constable of Inverness shire that three squatters are living in huts at Sandray engaged in lobster fishing, but this began, so I understand, before the last few days. They have small patches of potatoes and some stock there, but they have not removed their families from Mingulay.

MR. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Has the right hon. Gentleman information that not later than this morning ten more squatters landed on this island? Will he inquire, and if this be the case, what action will he take?

SIR EDWARD STRACHEY

I will inquire.