§ 38. Mr. HOGGEasked the Secretary for Scotland how many of the 5,352 applications for land under the Small Holders Act have been dealt with up to 31st December, 1912; and how they have been dealt with?
Mr. McKINNON WOODIt is impossible to reply satisfactorily within the limits of an answer to a question, and I would ask my hon. Friend to wait for the Report of the Board of Agriculture, which is being made up to the end of last year.
§ Mr. BARNESCan the right hon. Gentleman say when this Report will be available?
§ 39. Mr. HOGGEasked what methods are being taken to make the provisions of the Small Holders Act known in Scotland?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe number of applicants for holdings and enlargements of holdings is sufficient evidence that the general provisions of the Act are well 1875 known in Scotland. The Board of Agriculture have prepared leaflets dealing with the provisions of the Act; all existing small landholders, so far as they are known, have received a leaflet explaining their position; and the three Sub-Commissioners for Small Holdings have travelled over the greater part of Scotland interviewing applicants and other inquirers.