HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 c1722
30. Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet received payment for Raasay Home Farm, which has been sold by his Department.

Mr. Buchan

My right hon. Friend expects payment in full of the purchase price not later than 31st October, 1967.

Mr. Johnston

I hope that the expectation of the hon. Gentleman will be realised. May I ask him if he will now admit that the activities of Dr. Green of Raasay are a public scandal? Can he now assure me that his Department or the Highlands and Islands Development Board will do something to release the stranglehold on development which this man has on the island?

Mr. Buchan

This is one of those questions where it would not be helpful for me to make any further comment. I know that the Highlands and Islands Development Board has discussed the position with the hon. Member, and no doubt would be prepared to do so again.