HC Deb 13 April 1921 vol 140 c1115
86. Mr. GARDINER

asked the Secretary for Scotland when the Report on Heather Burning will be published; and whether, owing to the wet season, it has not been possible to burn the usual proportion of heather?

Mr. MUNRO

I had hoped to receive this Report before now, and I am endeavoring to expedite its completion. I have no information with regard to the amount of heather which has been burned this season, but under Defense of the Realm Regulation 2 M.10, which is still in force, burning is allowed up to 30th April.

Major M. WOOD

What is the cause of the delay in publishing this Report?

Mr. MUNRO

I cannot control a Committee of this kind, but I am doing my best to expedite the Report.