§ Mr. Leonardasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that after negotiations the North Berwick Town Council lately acquired from Sir Hugh Dalrymple his former residence, The Lodge, as a potential additional beauty spot, the property and grounds extending to 23¾ acres, and the price being £10,000; if he will say what was the annual rental or rateable value of this property previous to acquisition; and what was the amount of owner's and occupier's rates that were being paid in respect of it?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am informed by the Town Council that the property referred to was acquired for use as municipal offices, and for public park purposes, housing, road widening and car parking. I understand that the gross and rateable values of the subjects referred to were £193 and £151 respectively, and the owner's and occupier's rates in 1938–39 amounted to £99 9s. 4d.