Captain CRAIGasked the number of estates comprised in the applications which have been lodged for sale, and the amount of money involved, under the alt red schedule of the Estates Commissioners allowing the 3 per cent, bonus instead of 12 per cent, since 24th November, 1908?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAdvances amounting to £271,685 have been applied for in purchase agreements in direct sales entered into since 24th November last and lodged with the Estates Commissioners. That amount includes £68,774 applied for in respect of holdings on 19 estates, for the sale of which proceedings were instituted after that date.
§ Mr. BIRRELLThat is so.