§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELL (Kirkcaldy, &c.)asked the Lord Advocate, What arrangements have been made in regard to the emigration of Scotch crofters, now that the Vote for the purpose has been withdrawn; how the money already expended is to be found; whether operations are to be continued without Parliamentary sanction; and, when Parliament will have an opportunity of discussing the subject?
§ THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. P. B. ROBERTSON) (Bute)The Government regret exceedingly that the time at their disposal did not permit of the Vote for Emigration being discussed. It is only, however, postponed until the earliest opportunity in the next Session. In the meantime, no fresh expenditure will be incurred. The sum of £5,000 has been advanced out of civil contingencies in anticipation of the Vote. It will be recollected that an advance from civil contingencies must be made good out of moneys provided by Parliament.