HC Deb 24 July 1951 vol 491 c194
34. Mr. Malcolm MacPherson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, when land is surveyed to determine the best allocation between forestry and agriculture, what consideration is given to ensuring that the agricultural holdings created are of such a size and nature as to provide a living for a family.

Mr. McNeil

The surveys referred to by my hon. Friend are not primarily directed towards the re-organisation of agricultural units, but when land is purchased under the Forestry Acts and reconstitution of agricultural holdings is necessary, the aim is to provide units of an economic size wherever possible.

Mr. MacPherson

Does that mean that all the units at present being provided are of an economic size?

Mr. McNeil

I should say that that was generally true.