§ 28. Colonel STIRLINGasked the Secretary for Scotland whether the farms of Bandeath, Alton, Drypow, and a large part of the farm of Throsk, in the county of Stirling, all arable farms in a high state of cultivation, have been taken over by the Admiralty; and, if so, whether they will be thrown out of cultivation as the result of their occupation by the Admiralty?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)I have been asked to reply to this question. I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave on Thursday last to the Member for Stirlingshire regarding the same area of land. Since Thursday last I have made further inquiries regarding the taking over of this land, and I am satisfied that we had no alternative.
§ Colonel STIRLINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say to what extent the farms have been turned out of cultivation?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI explained last Thursday that land which is not being used will remain in cultivation as long as possible. Perhaps my hon. Friend will consult me, and I shall be able to give him greater and more precise details.