§ Mr. Mathersasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the offers he has received for Calderwood estate, East Kilbride, cover the original cost of the estate and the amount of the subsequent capital expenditure; and, if not, will he hold the estate until it can be utilised for land settlement for which purpose much expert opinion declares it is suitable?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I regret that 39W I could not undertake to postpone the sale as my hon. Friend requests, if a reasonable price is forthcoming.