MR. LESLIEsaid, he would beg to ask the noble Lord the Member for Haddingtonshire, Whether he intends to introduce, during the present Session of Parliament, a general Road Bill for Scotland; and, if so, when?
§ LORD ELCHO,in reply, said, it was his intention before the recess to move for leave to bring in a general Road Bill for Scotland. A Bill had, in fact, been drawn up, but as it did not, upon examination, appear likely to pass, it was thought advisable to recast the measure. This explained the delay which had taken place, but he hoped the Bill might be printed and issued in time to allow of its consideration in Scotland before Parliament re-assembled after Easter.