HC Deb 01 March 1927 vol 203 cc193-4
16. Major Sir ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total sum expended on land settlement and on all other activities of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland during the year ending 31st March, 1926, and up to the last convenient date in the current year?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)

During the year ended 31st March, 1926, the total gross sum expended on land settlement was £215,950, and on all other activities of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland £286,189; for the half year to 30th September, 1926, the corresponding figures are £104,464 and £104,595. These figures are exclusive of administrative expenses, which for the year to 31st March, 1926, amounted to £129,766 and for the half year to 30th September, 1926, amounted to £63,652.