§ Mr. HOGGEasked the First Commissioner of Works, as representing the Secretary for Scotland, whether he is aware that unrest has been created among small tenants by sales of estates in Caithness and elsewhere in the North of Scotland owing to the threatened resumption of small holdings unless the tenants themselves purchase; and, if so, whether he is prepared to take any action in the matter?
§ Sir J. BAIRDMy Noble Friend is aware of the fact stated in the first part of the question. As regards the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 5th December to a question on the same subject by the hon. and gallant Member for Caithness and Sutherland.