§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on what effect the farm amalgamation scheme had on South Ayrshire in 1972 and in 1973 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellAt the end of 1972 two amalgamations had been approved and seven were under consideration. At 30th September seven amalgamations had been approved and two were under consideration.