HC Deb 16 June 1892 vol 5 c1282
DR. CLARK

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether, as the Chronicles of the Picts and Scots and other Early Memorials of Scottish History, a volume published by the Treasury, is now out of print, it is intended to again reprint it for sale; and, if not, why not?

*SIR C. J. PEARSON

It is not intended to reprint the volume referred to, as it is not considered that there has been sufficient public demand to justify the expense to the public that would necessarily be incurred.

DR. CLARK

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the book is out of print, and that a premium of ten shillings is charged for it, and that no one can print it, the copyright being with the Treasury?

*SIR C. J. PEARSON

I believe the book is out of print. The first issue was a small one, and the public demand does not justify reprinting.

MR. ANGUS SUTHERLAND (Sutherland)

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think the book has a historical interest which should make it worth while to reprint it?

*SIR C. J. PEARSON

I have not perused the book in question.

DR. CLARK

If the Treasury will not reprint it, will they waive the copyright and allow others to print it?

*SIR C. J. PEARSON

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question to the authorities concerned.