HC Deb 05 July 1909 vol 7 c799
Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

asked by what principle of selection the new crofts in Vatersay were divided among the different applicants?

Mr. URE

No doubt the hon. Gentleman wishes to know on what principles the applicants were selected. They were selected from 85 applicants in the parish of Barra on the ground of ability to equip, stock and cultivate a holding.

Lord BALCARRES

Is it not the case that complaint has been made that the distribution of tariffs was made by a raffle among the applicants?

Mr. URE

I am certainly not aware of that. They were certainly not excluded in that fashion.