§ Mr. HARMSWORTHasked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that the proposal to divide into small holdings the portion suitable for this purpose of the Crown estate of Scotscalder, Caithness, has resulted in 151 applications being received for what will probably not exceed sixteen or seventeen holdings; and whether, under these circumstances, he will consider the advisability of employing 2596W some of the funds of the Congested Districts Board in securing land in other parts of the county of Caithness to satisfy some of the disappointed applicants for the Scotscalder holdings?
§ Mr. UREI am aware of the facts to which my hon. Friend draws attention. It seems desirable to await the further development of the Scotscalder scheme, which is in the hands of the Office of Woods and Forests, before contemplating the consideration of any such steps as my hon. Friend suggests.