§ Mr. STURROCK(by, Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is in a position to make any statement as to the forest fire in Aberdeenshire, which was reported to-day to be entirely beyond control; and whether, in view of the grave danger of the situation, he will inform the House whether military or other outside aid 1268 will be employed to check the conflagration?
§ Mr. MUNRONeither the Forestry Commission nor my Department has any information regarding the forest fire beyond that which has appeared in the public Press. I have, however, communicated with the Admiralty and the War Office with the view of ascertaining whether any help of the kind referred to by my hon. Friend can be given?