MR, D. CRAWFORD (Lanark, N.E.)I beg to ask the Lord Advocate when the Bill for extending the Corrupt Practices Act to local elections in Scotland, promised at an early day, will be introduced; and whether the Second Reading will be taken before Easter, with the view of sending the Bill to a Grand Committee?
§ * THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. P. B. ROBERTSON,) ButeThis Bill is in a forward state of preparation, but I am unable at present to name a day for its introduction. I hope, however, to do so before long, but I do not think it probable that the Second Reading will be taken before Easter.