§ 69. Mr. Prydeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for smallholdings are now before his Department; and when he anticipates being able to make a statement of Government policy on this subject.
Mr. FraserThe number of applications for smallholdings outstanding at 31st October, 1945, was 10,370, but a large proportion of these are likely to be ineffective for various reasons. My right hon. Friend has the Report of the Scottish Land Settlement Committee before him but I cannot yet say when it will be possible to make a statement on future policy.