§ Mr. JAMES BROWNasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that a Land Court has begun its sittings in the island of Arran, empowered by the recent decision in the Court of Session to give Lord Graham a consideration from the revenue received by the smallholders and crofters from the letting of their houses to summer visitors; and whether he will take any steps to prevent these people being penalised when trying to increase their incomes?
§ Mr. MUNROI am aware from reports in the public Press that the Land Court has been sitting in Arran. As regards the last part of the question it would not be proper for me to express any view on matters which aresubjudice.