§ Mr. JAMES BROWNasked the First Commissioner of Works, as representing the Secretary for Scotland, whether he is aware that smallholders on some of the schemes in Ayrshire are being asked to sign bonds for sums much higher than the value of the buildings; and whether he is prepared to advise that those buildings should be valued by the Scottish Land Court, so that holders may be assured that only a fair and reasonable sum will be charged?
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§ Sir J. BAIRDMy Noble Friend is aware that owing to the high cost of building in recent times there are cases in which the amount of the loan to the smallholder is high relatively to the present value of the buildings on the holding. He has the situation under consideration, and will keep in view the hon. Member's suggestion.