HC Deb 16 June 1920 vol 130 cc1267-8
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 will be employed to check the conflagration?

Mr. MUNRO

Neither 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?