§ 17. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many members of the Crofters Commission and how many assessors have had practical crofting experience.
§ Mr. LeburnOne member of the Commission is a crofter and at least 48 of the 66 assessors are, or have been, crofters.
§ Mr. WillisIs the hon. Member aware that there is a widespread feeling in the crofting areas that the Commission and the assessors are not sufficiently close to and sufficiently acquainted with the conditions to do the job which he expects them to do?
§ Mr. LeburnI know that the hon. Member has views about this, but my right hon. Friend has carefully complied with the statutory requirements in making his appointments.