HC Deb 15 July 1913 vol 55 c1056
55. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society have made any Report of the work done by that body, and of the manner in which the Grant made to them by the Development Commissioners or the Scottish Board of Agriculture has been administered?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I do not think there has been time for such a Report to be made. The Grant from the Development Fund will be expended in accordance with conditions framed by the Development Commissioners and approved by the Treasury.

56. Mr. HOGGE

asked if the Secretary for Scotland will state how many rural credit banks and local agricultural cooperative credit societies, respectively, are now registered in Scotland?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am not aware that there are any at present, but, as I have stated, the matter is under consideration.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman take some steps to ascertain if there are any?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I do not think there are any. We are in negotiation about the matter.