HC Deb 05 June 1871 vol 206 c1533
MR. M'LAREN

asked the Lord Advocate, When he intends to introduce his promised Bill respecting the abolition of Rates now levied in Scotland for the erection and repair of Churches and Manses?

THE LORD ADVOCATE

said, in reply, that a Bill respecting the abolition of rates now levied in Scotland for the erection and repair of churches and manses had been prepared for a long while, and he should be glad to introduce it as soon as he saw a reasonable prospect of being able to carry it.