HC Deb 11 December 1928 vol 223 cc1888-9
23. Mr. SHINWELL

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the acreage of agricultural land in the county of West Lothian and how much is in need of drainage?

Sir J. GILMOUR

There are approximately 61,000 acres of agricultural land (including rough grazings) in West Lothian. I have no information as to the acreage of land in the county that is in need of drainage.

Mr. SHINWELL

Is not a survey proceeding at present, and is it not possible to find out?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It is true that we are making surveys of certain counties in Scotland for certain purposes, but not necessarily to deal with this particular problem.