Mr. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many schemes have been submitted to his Department by agricultural committees established by him in Scotland; and how many of these schemes have been accepted, and are now in operation?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe agricultural executive committees are not required to submit schemes to me. They are vested with powers to issue directions for the cultivation of land and my approval is not necessary except in certain specific cases. None of the committees has yet had occasion to seek such approval. From reports received it appears that the committees have made good progress in surveying the land in their respective areas and in negotiating with individual farmers for increased ploughing of land.