§ 58. Mr. Bakerasked the Secretary of State how many applications for grant under the Farm Improvement Scheme he has received since 17th November last.
§ Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications have been received by his Department for farm improvement grant since the withdrawal of the old scheme; and how many of the applicants have accepted the provisional authority as outlined in his Department's circular letter, reference DE 28821/2, which is being sent to applicants for farm improvement grants.
§ Mr. RossAbout 1,100 applications have been received and 273 provisional authorities issued, of which 158 have so far been accepted by the applicants.