HC Deb 22 July 1915 vol 73 cc1644-5
39. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has received a resolution from the Royal Scottish Aboriculture Society urging the expedition of schemes of afforestation in Scotland preparatory to the declaration of peace, so that work should be available for men returning to civil life from the Army; and whether he proposes to take steps to meet this need?

The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. McKinnon Wood)

I have received the resolution, but have not yet had time to give it full consideration.

Mr. PRINGLE

Will my right hon. Friend consider the question of appointing a Committee similar to that appointed by the Board of Agriculture in England regarding employment on the land after the War?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

As at present advised, I do not see the necessity of setting up any other body than the Advisory Committee.