HC Deb 02 June 1908 vol 189 cc1719-20
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state in how many instances the Tain Borough Council have effected arrangements with persons who claim grazing rights over Morrich Mhor; and, in view of the fact that the crofters and fishermen inhabitants of the village of Inver have possessed grazing rights over the Mhor for generations, will he take such action as may be necessary to prevent these rights being infringed.

MR. SINCLAIR

This is a matter over which, as I have already informed my hon. friend, I have no jurisdiction. I learn however, on inquiry, that the burgh town council have come to an arrangement with the tenants surrounding the burgh's portion of the lands in question. The lands referred to in the second portion of the Question are not now within the control of the town council.

MR. WEIR

With how many has an arrangement been come to?

MR. SINCLAIR

I think three.

MR. WEIR

Three; and three only.