HC Deb 20 June 1977 vol 933 c392W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what record is being maintained of private land transactions in Scotland in which ownership of land is transferred furth of Scotland;

(2) what estimate has been made of land in Scotland currently owned by (a) Germans, (b) Americans and (c) Belgians; and if he envisages a limit being placed on foreign ownership of Scottish land;

(3) what steps he is taking to prevent the speculative sale of Scottish land to owners and developers furth of Scotland.

Mr. Harry Ewing

My right hon. Friend is not satisfied that there is a need for action in these directions.

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