Mr. D. M. Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that in 1931 the Edinburgh Corporation acquired from the Duke of Buccleuch approximately 150 acres of the Granton Mains farm for housing purposes; that also in 1931 the corporation acquired from the Barnton, Sauchie, and Bannockburn estates approximately 122 acres at East Pilton; in 1935 the corporation acquired from the estates 118 acres lying to the north side of Ferry Road and between their Granton Mains housing area and Penny well Road; and what was the price paid in respect of each of these purchases, together with the value at which each of these lands had been rated previous to acquisition by the corporation?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe following table gives the information asked for:
tively, including four awards in 1937 and three in 1938 in respect of total disablement. Gratuities for short periods of disablement are awarded locally, and the number of these could not be ascertained without considerable inquiry.