asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are employed directly in the seven crofter counties by the Department of Agriculture; and how many by the Forestry Commission.

The number of persons employed directly in the seven crofting counties by the Department of Agriculture for Scotland is 303. This figure excludes direct labour engaged on seasonal or casual work; persons employed on a part-time basis are counted as half units; 2,050 persons are employed directly by the Forestry Commission in the seven crofter counties.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total acreage held by the Forestry Commission in the seven crofter counties, giving a separate figure for Ross and Cromarty.

The total acreage at the disposal of the Forestry Commission in the seven crofting counties is 380,600 acres of which 56,024 acres are in Ross and Cromarty.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total acreage of agricultural land held by his Department in the seven crofter counties, giving separate figures for Ross and Cromarty.

The total acreage of agricultural land held by the Department of Agriculture for Scotland in the seven crofting counties is 536,544, including 18,809 acres in Ross and Cromarty.