§ Mr. WEIRasked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that the proprietor of Amat, Ardgay, Ross-shire, contemplates converting the Amatnatua Hill pasture into deer forest, and, seeing that this land is at present used by the crofter lease-holders located in the neighbourhood as grazing for their sheep, on whom they chiefly depend for their livelihood, will the I Government consider the expediency of introducing legislation such as will prevent the constant extension of the deer forest area, especially bearing in mind that such action on the part of the Highland landlords not only deprives crofters of a means of earning their living but also deprives the country of a source of food supplies?
§ Mr. UREI have no information as to the intentions of the proprietor, who, I understand, is at present abroad. My hon. Friend is well aware of the policy of the Government, as indicated by their legislative proposals in regard to Scottish land.