HC Deb 26 April 1927 vol 205 c680W
Sir A. SINCLAIR

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what the total number of sheep was belonging to the Erribol sheep stock, whether on the estate or wintering elsewhere, on the 14th October, 1926?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The total number of sheep included in the. Erribol stock on 14th October, 1926, was 4,229.

Sir A. SINCLAIR

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether negotiations were re-opened in August with the eventual purchaser of Erribol on the latter's initiative or on that of the Board of Agriculture?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The negotiations in August were re-opened by the Board of Agriculture acting on my instructions.