§ 2. Sir Basil Neven-Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that no crofter in Shetland can get an order accepted for lime to be delivered in 1949; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Woodburn)I understand that local suppliers are unable at present to accept new orders because orders to the extent of 300 tons are outstanding. Local production, which was started in 1945 with the aid of a grant from State funds, and discontinued recently, has been resumed. Weather conditions and lack of storage had an adverse effect on output last year. If need be I shall endeavour to arrange additional supplies from mainland sources this year.