§ Mr. COCHRANEasked the Lord Advocate whether he can give any information as to the settlement of the land difficulty in Vatersay?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE:After considerable further negotiation, which showed that a satisfactory settlement could not be reached otherwise, the Government made an offer to purchase the farm of Vatersay, which has been accepted by the proprietor. The price was £6,260; with details which must be added the sum is £6,371 9s. 5d. This is exclusive of compensation to the tenant for acclimatised value of sheep stock and renunciation of lease, which matters have been referred to arbitration.