§ MR. FRASER-MACKINTOSH (for Dr. R. MACDONALD) (Ross and Cromarty)asked the Lord Advocate, For what special reason a Chief Constable has been appointed for Ross-shire who is considerably older than 45 years, the age fixed by the Secretary for Scotland; whether the Deputy Chief Constable held that post for five years and gave universal satisfaction; whether the Town Council of Dingwall petitioned in favour of the appointment of Cameron, the deputy above referred to; whether the advertisement of the vacancy limited applications to men under 45 years; at what age, or in how many years, must the gentleman appointed resign by the Rules; whether the gentleman appointed produced testimonials from the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland; and whether the Home Secretary has yet confirmed the appointment?
§ THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. H. A. MACDONALD) (Edinburgh and St. Andrew's Universities)This appointment has not yet been confirmed by the Secretary for Scotland, who is at present in communication with the County Authorities on the subject. In these circumstances, it appears unnecessary to answer the other Questions at present.