§ Mr. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, with reference to the estate of Kilmuir, which was acquired for the purpose of land settlement, he can state the number of acres acquired and the number of people settled on the estate?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe estate of Kilmuir, which was acquired by the Con1556W gested Districts Board in 1904, extends to about 45,300 acres. Seventy-five new holders were settled by the Congested Districts Board and seven by their successors, the Board of Agriciulture for Scotland. In addition, enlargements of their holdings and common grazings were given to the Crofters of the townships, numbering 35, which existed on the estate when it was acquired by the Congested Districts Board. I may add that it was largely for the latter purpose that this property was purchased by the Congested Districts Board.