HC Deb 13 June 1939 vol 348 c1078
14. Mr. Maclean

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of acres in each of the crofting counties from which clearances of sheep have taken place in the last 15 years for purposes of sport, afforestation, and for other reasons, respectively?

Mr. Colville

I regret that the information for which the hon. Member asks is not available. I should add, however, that the sheep population in these counties has increased by nearly 200,000 since 1921.

Mr. Maclean

Since the increase of sheep is by such a number as 200,000, does not the Secretary of State consider that it would be advisable that steps should be taken to increase the man-power of the Highlands?