§ 90. Major MACKENZIE WOODasked the Secretary for Scotland whether a new office has been created for the purpose of supervising land settlement in Scotland; and, if so, who has been appointed, and what are his qualifications for the post?
§ Mr. MUNROLieut.-Colonel Sir H. Arthur Rose, D.S.O., has been appointed to undertake the duties of Director of Land Settlement under the Board of Agriculture for Scotland. The appointment, which is a temporary one, is made with a view to developing and accelerating land settlement operations, more particularly in the interests of ex-service men. Sir Arthur Rose has, in the position of Food Commissioner for Scotland and in other public positions, shown very exceptional qualities as an organiser and administrator, and I consider myself fortunate in having been able to secure his services.
§ Major WOODHas he any agricultural qualifications?
§ Major WOODWill he devote his whole time to the work, and is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this gentleman has been recently chairman of the education authority for Edinburgh?
§ Mr. MUNROMy information is—I do not want to put it as a certain fact—that Sir Arthur Rose proposes to resign that particular appointment. In regard to the other part of the question, it would not be reasonable to ask a gentleman who has undertaken an appointment terminable at a month's notice to give his exclusive time to the performance of his duties, but these duties will have first call upon his time, and one can trust him to act accordingly.
§ Major WOODWhat is the salary?