§ 39. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet able to announce proposals to restore security of tenure to agricultural tenants subject to safeguards regarding husbandry.
§ Mr. BuchanA number of proposals relating to agricultural tenancies have been made to my right hon. Friend and are being considered, but he is not yet in a position to make an announcement.
§ Mr. JohnstonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many tenants are finding it almost impossible to get their sons on the lease at the moment? Hardship is being caused and on occasion land improvement is being held back. May I hope that the hon. Gentleman will proceed with urgency to examine this question?
§ Mr. BuchanWe give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. We will do all we can to speed up discussions on the matter. As he knows, there are problems involved.