HC Deb 23 November 1909 vol 13 cc6-7
Mr. WEIR

asked the Lord Advocate whether he is now in a position to state when the Congested Districts Board's scheme of settlement for Vatersay is likely to be completed; would he state the number of squatters at present on the island and the number of their children for whom no education is provided?

The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)

I trust that the scheme of settlement may be satisfactorily adjusted by the end of this month. About 60 persons with their dependents are at present on the island and the plans proposed for a school provide accommodation for 100 children.

Mr. H. A. WATT

Can he say the percentage of squatters who have been imported from the mainland?

Mr. URE

No, Sir.