§ 55. Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total amount of the grants applied for and the total amount distributed under the agricultural drainage scheme in Scotland during each of the years 1927–28 and 1928–29; the approximate area drained, distinguishing arable from pastoral acres; and what amount will be available for this purpose during the year 1929–30?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe grants applied for in 1927–28 amounted to £31,777. As stated in my answer to the hon. and gallant Member's question of 26th June last, the grants paid in that year amounted to £8,371. The approximate areas drained during the year were 2,500 acres (arable) and 40,000 acres (pastoral). The corresponding figures for the year 1928–29 were:
- Grants applied for—£34,513.
- Grants paid to date—£6,516.
- Approximate areas drained to date—1,950 acres (arable) and 28,300 acres (pastoral).
§ The funds available for distribution in 1929–30 amount to £12,325.