§ 39. Dr. CHAPPLEasked the Under- Secretary to the Scottish Board of Health whether he is aware of the difficulties under which 15 smallholders are struggling at Sark Tower, in Dumfriesshire, due to delay on the part of the Board of Agriculture in fulfilling its undertakings; that several of these holders, though they entered in 1916, have not yet been pro- 1703 vided with a water supply; that several steadings are unfit for stock; that after complaints during a period of six years officials made a visit, and on behalf of the Board gave certain undertakings in regard to water supply and buildings, none of which have been fulfilled; and will he cause immediate inquiries to be made?
§ Captain ELLIOT (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health, Scotland)I am aware that certain questions have arisen in relation to the water supply and the condition of certain of the buildings and that these questions have been discussed by representatives of the Board with the holders. I will gladly cause inquiries to be made.
§ Dr. CHAPPLEWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether he was able to visit any of these small holdings recently in Dumfriesshire?
§ Captain ELLIOTI am afraid the presure on my time has been too great to enable me to do that, but I hope to do so during the Recess.