ROYAL HISTORIOGRAPHER FOR SCOTLAND.

HC Deb 23 August 1881 vol 265 cc723-4

MR. HEALY

asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether it is intended to fill up the vacant office of Royal Historiographer for Scotland; if so, on what grounds; and, whether any and what duties attach to the office, and with whom the appointment rests?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

Sir, the office to which the hon. Member refers is my appointment; the matter is still under consideration.

MR. HEALY

Will any announcement on the subject be made before the close of the Session?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I do not think there will be.