HC Deb 22 July 1890 vol 347 c498
MR. BARBOUR (Paisley)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the £40,000 he purposes to give to Scotland is to be divided proportionately between the Burgh and County Councils or given to County Councils only; if to County Councils only, can he state on what principle this decision has been arrived at?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover Square

The sum in question, which amounts to £50,000, and not to £40,000, as stated by the hon. Member, will be divided proportionately between Burgh and County Councils.