HC Deb 26 May 1892 vol 4 c1927

Motion made, and Question proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the Access of the Public to Mountains in Scotland."—(The Lord Advocate.)

DR. FARQUHARSON (Aberdeenshire, W.)

May I ask the Lord Advocate whether this Bill will be printed and circulated before the Recess? Many of our constituents are deeply interested in this matter, and we wish to have an opportunity of consulting them in regard to it. Perhaps the Lord Advocate will follow the example of the Postmaster General and give us now a slight sketch of the scope and contents of the Bill. If he is unable to do that, will he give us a full opportunity of discussing this Bill on the Second Reading.

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Sir C. J. PEARSON,) Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities

I have no doubt the House will have full opportunity of discussing the Bill. I cannot undertake to have it printed and circulated before Whitsuntide, but I will do my best.

Motion agreed to.

Bill ordered to be brought in by The Lord Advocate and Mr. Solicitor General for Scotland.

Bill presented, and read first time. [Bill 379.]