82. Major MACKENZIEWOODasked the Secretary for Scotland how many ex-service men have been trained at Crailstone, Aberdeen; how many of these have been settled on the land; whether schemes for the settlement of ex-service men at the farms of Whitemyres and Danestone, within four miles of Aberdeen, have been prepared and approved; if so, on what dates these were submitted to and approved by the Board of Agriculture; whether the above-named farms are being secured for the settlement of ex-service men; and, if not, for what reason?
§ Mr. MUNROThe number of ex-service men trained at Craibstone is 176. Of these, five have been settled on the land. The Board have had under consideration schemes for the settlement of ex-service men on the farms referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend. A definite decision has not been reached in respect of Whitemyres farm, but the proposals affecting Danestone have been abandoned on account of the cost involved.
§ Major M. WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman answer my question which asks how long the Board has had this scheme under consideration?
§ Major M. WOODIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a feeling abroad in Scotland that the Board of Agriculture is taking far too long to consider these schemes, thereby holding up land settlement?
§ Mr. MUNROI do not think that arises out of the question, but I shall be prepared to meet my hon. Friend afterwards.