18. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland if his attention has been called to the application of a number of residents at South Cunningsburgh, Shetland, for the enlargement of their present holdings; and whether, in view of the circumstances of the case, he will at the earliest possible moment send a representative of the Board of Agriculture to make full inquiry into the position?
The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. McKinnon Wood)My attention has been called to the case referred to by my hon. Friend. The Board of Agriculture for Scotland is at present in communication with the landlord.