§ Mr. S. MITCHELLasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that in some parts of Scotland much moorland grazing suffers from the lack of systematic burning; and, in order to increase the quantity of livestock and game in the interest of food production, does he propose to reform the laws as to heather burning?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am aware that much moorland grazing in Scotland suffers from lack of systematic burning. I would refer the hon. Member to the Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Central Aberdeenshire (Mr. R. W. Smith) which received a Second Reading on the 12th instant.