§ 37. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked whether it is proposed to publish henceforward separate agricultural statistics for Scotland, or whether, to avoid duplication of labour and unnecessary officials, the Scottish Board of Agriculture will by arrangement with the English Board continue the system of a joint compilation for the whole island?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe answer to the first portion of the question is in the affirmative. In making the necessary arrangements, the desirability of avoiding duplication of labour and staff has been fully kept in view.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that most of these statistics are of equal interest and importance to all British agriculturists, irrespective of their geographical distinctions?