§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he proposes to carry into immediate effect all the recommendations of the Scottish Conference on Agricultural Policy; whether he proposes to give a subsidy for the improvement of existing houses in rural districts; and whether, in view of the importance attached by the conference to land drainage schemes, he will now state the Government's policy in this connection?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe Report of the conference, which I recently received, will have my full and careful consideration, but I am not in a position at present to say what action will be taken with regard to its recommendations. Perhaps I may be allowed to take this opportunity of expressing appreciation of the valuable 'work done by the conference.