HC Deb 26 April 1928 vol 216 cc1090-1W
Mr. MACLEAN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if any of the sheep farmers who have protested against the taking over of their grazings by the Forestry Commission have been allowed to retain their sheep-grazings; if so, how many; and what is the total acreage so retained?

Sir L. FORESTIER-WALKER

I have been asked to reply. No protests from occupying sheep farmers have been received.

Mr. MACLEAN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if any of the sheep farmers who protested against their grazings being taken over by the Forestry Commissioners have had their sheep grazings taken away; whether any other land suitable for sheep grazing has been offered to and accepted by them; and, if so, the total acreage offered and accepted and the total acreage taken away?

Sir L. FORESTIER-WALKER

I have been asked to reply. I refer the hon. Member to my answer to his previous question.