§ 88. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent he estimates the information as to land ownership, contained in Accounts and Papers; Owners of Lands and Heritages, 1872–3 (Scotland) is now inaccurate in so far as the Highland counties are concerned; and whether he will now seek to ascertain and publish up-to-date statistics on this matter.
§ Mr. RossThe changes in land ownership during the past 90 years must have been very considerable. A detailed survey would be necessary to obtain the information my hon. Friend is seeking, and I do not feel that the cost involved would he justified.