HC Deb 04 December 1968 vol 774 cc459-60W
43. Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what quantities of lime have been applied to land in the crofting counties since 1st April of this year; and how this compares with the amounts applied in each of the last two years.

Mr. Buchan

The quantity of lime applied to land in the crofting counties on which subsidy was paid between 1st April and 31st October this year was 75,700 tons. Comparable tonnages for 1966 and 1967 were 85,100 and 78,300 respectively.