§ Mr. FLEMINGasked the Secretary for Scotland what acreage has been planted up to date at Inverliver; what, species of trees have been used, and in what proportions; what numbers of trees have been bought in from the United Kingdom, from foreign countries, and what numbers have been raised in the Inverliver nursery; what is the average cost per acre for plants and planting, fencing, and draining; what is the total cost of all work done, including management and London expenses; what is the estimated amount of the damage done to the young trees by game; are the sporting rights let, and, if so, what rent is got for them; and will he say how many crofters or other agricultural occupiers were there on the estate before His Majesty's Government acquired the property; how many are there now, and how many men now receive regular employment on the property?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Inverliver Estate belongs to the Office of Woods and Forests, to which the question should therefore be addressed.