HC Deb 22 February 1927 vol 202 cc1565-6
30. Mr. MACKENZIE LIVINGSTONE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he, is taking to make it clear that crofters' houses are eligible for grants or loans from local authorities under the recent Rural Workers (Housing) Act?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I would refer the hon. Member to the terms of the circular issued on the 5th instant by the Scottish Board of Health to all Scottish local authorities including those for the crofting areas, wherein attention is called to the fact that special provision is made in the Act for its application to landholders under the Small Landholders (Scotland) Acts.

Mr. LIVINGSTONE

In view of the special importance of this Measure to the Highland crofters, will the right hon. Gentleman send a special letter to the crofting authorities explaining crofters' rights under this Act, and thus remove many misunderstandings?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I shall be prepared to consider that, but I have already circularised the authorities in question.

Mr. LIVINGSTONE

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman send a special letter to the Highlands?