§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the stated plans of the Highlands and Islands Development Board for the integrated development of the Strath of Kildonan in Sutherland, he will give a direction to the Board to intervene to prevent the piecemeal afforestation of arable land by private owners, particularly on the estate of Achentoul, in advance of the Board's completion of a proper land use survey of the whole Strath.
§ Mr. RossI know that the Board is engaged on a study of the possibilities of comprehensive land development, including forestry, in the Strath of Kildonan. The Board is aware of the plantings already taking place or projected, by the Forestry Commission and private owners, and I am assured by the Board that it does not regard these as inconsistent with any plans it may have for the area. In these circumstances I should prefer to await the submission of formal proposals by the Board.