§ 14. Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland under what terms Gordon Castle, Fochabers, has been leased; for what purpose; and to whom.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe Commissioners of Crown Lands have arranged to grant a lease of Gordon Castle to Scottish Family Holidays, Ltd., for a term of 39 years from Whit Sunday, 1948, at a rent of £100 per annum. The castle will be used 1605 as a holiday home or for other similar purposes. The rent payable is subject to review after five years.
§ Mr. SpenceWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether the lessees of this building will be responsible for a portion of the rates, and so on; further, will he say to what extent this project is being subsidised?
§ Mr. WoodburnThe project is not being subsidised. I would require notice of the question in regard to rates.