§ Mr. S. MITCHELLasked the Secretary for Scotland the total amount of grants made to agriculturists for land drainage during the year 1924 and the estimated amount which it is estimated will be spent during 1925; and if he can state the approximate percentage of agriculturists who have been assisted in this manner?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe total amount paid in grants for land improvement and drainage works in Scotland during 1924 was £31,760; the estimated amount which will be spent in 1925 is £31,000; approximately 4 per cent. of the total number of occupiers of agricultural holdings in Scotland have received such grants since the inception in 1921 of this scheme for the relief of unemployment.