§ Mr. Steeleasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many late applications for grassland fertiliser grants were accepted during 1951 and 1952, respectively; and what were the grounds on which these applications were accepted, giving a detailed list under each head.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe number of late applications for grassland fertiliser grants accepted during 1951 and 1952 was five in each year. The late applications were accepted on the following grounds:
— 1951 1952 Illness confirmed by medical certificate 1 4 Proof of posting original form produced; duplicate admitted 2 — Death of Farmer (application by Trustees) 1 — Application delayed by Department's officer 1 — Ploughing Grant claim disallowed and alternative Grassland Fertiliser claim admitted — 1 5 5