§ MR. ERNEST NOELasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, considering the unanimous opinion in Scotland expressed by the votes of Scotch Members in the Division on Tuesday evening, he will recommend 408 the Treasury to re-consider their decision regarding the disposal of the personalty of the late Mr. Paterson?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER,in reply, said, the decision of the Treasury in the case of the personalty of the late Mr. Paterson was taken after full consideration, and in conformity with the usual practice of the Treasury and with the provisions of the law. It was challenged by the hon. and gallant Member for Ayrshire (Colonel Alexander); but the House, after a discussion, affirmed the view taken by the Government. Under these circumstances he did not see any reason for re-considering the decision which had been arrived at.