Major WOOD:

asked the Secretary for Scotland what was the total sum paid in compensation and for expenses in respect of the Kintail deer forest case arising out of the compulsory substitution of sheep for deer during the War?

Mr. ADAMSON:

The total sum paid under the arbiter's award in respect of compensation was £4,328 3s. 4d. The accounts for expenses have not yet been adjusted.

Major WOOD:

Is the right hon. Gentle man aware that I had the same reply 18 months ago? Does he expect to have to pay anything more in respect of the expenses of this arbitration?

Mr. ADAMSON:

I have no responsibility for what occurred 18 months ago.

Is it a fact that the expenses have not been adjusted, and how long is it going to take to adjust them under a Labour Government?

Major WOOD:

Are we to understand that the whole case is closed, and everything has been paid that is going to be paid.

Mr. ADAMSON:

I have already informed the House that the expenses have not been adjusted, so that I do not see how it can be said to be closed.

Does the right hon. Gentleman disclaim responsibility at present for the matter?