Sir L. HARMSWORTHasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that the average size of the crofts in the 2284W Tongue district, Sutherland, is roughly 4 acres; and, in view of the fact that there is suitable land for the purpose in the neighbourhood, will he state what steps he proposes to take to secure enlargements to those crofts?
§ Mr. MUNROThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. There are only two farms in the parish which could be used for the purpose of enlarging the holdings referred to. Both are under lease until Whit Sunday, 1926, and one is inconveniently situated for the township of Tongue. I am considering what action, if any, can in these circumstances be taken.