§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware of the congestion in the township of Tongue, in the County of Sutherland, and the desire among the crofters for enlargements which will put their holdings upon a self-supporting basis; and whether the Board of Agriculture proposes to proceed with the scheme for enlarging these holdings?
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§ Sir J. GILMOURI am informed that certain crofters in the township of Tongue, Sutherland, have applied to the Board of Agriculture for an enlargement to their holdings out of Ribigill Farm for use as a horse park. Inquiries as to the possibility of securing the desired enlargement are proceeding.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware of the congestion in the township of Melness, in the County of Sutherland, and the desire among the crofters for enlargements which 2956W will nut their holdings upon a self-supporting basis; and whether the Board of Agriculture proposes to proceed with the scheme for enlarging these holdings?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The Board of Agriculture for Scotland are in communication with the proprietor of Melness Farm with a view to ascertaining whether a scheme for the granting of grazing enlargements to the Melness crofters can be carried out by agreement.