§ 72. Major Sir ARCHIBALD SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland how much money was received last, year from smallholders for the purchase of seed-oats and potatoes under the scheme of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland; how much was received from voluntary subscriptions; and how much of the £100,000 voted by Parliament for this scheme has been expended?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe total sum received from smallholders for seed oats and potatoes supplied in 1924 under the scheme of the Board of Agriculture is £41,785. The total sum received from voluntary subscriptions is £6,374 and the gross expenditure from monies provided by Parliament is £103,786. The nett charge on public funds when outstanding accounts are settled will, it is estimated, be approximately £55,000.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRWill the right hon. Gentleman say on what objects connected with agriculture he proposes to spend the balance of the money available?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe balance has been specially earmarked for one purpose, and it cannot be expended for any other purpose.