HC Deb 22 October 1912 vol 42 cc1916-7
59. Mr. HOGGE

asked what is the total number of applications to date for land to the Scottish Board of Agriculture, and the total amount of land which so far has been allocated?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

The total number is about 4,500. As regards the second part of the question, I can only say that negotiations are in progress for a number of schemes for land settlement.

Mr. CATHCART WASON

Is it possible to give a detailed list of the applications?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Yes, a list will be published.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the ques- tion, "The total amount of land which so far has been allocated"?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I did answer that question.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Are all these people who have applied suitable for landowners, and have they all to pay their £170 before they are given a small holding?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No; I never heard of that condition. Of course, it is not reasonable to expect that all the applicants would be able to fulfil it.