§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he can take any steps to accelerate the work of the Deer Forest Commission; and whether he still anticipates that the inquiry will be concluded this year?
§ THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Sir G. TREVELYAN,) Glasgow, BridgetonThe Commission thoroughly understand the conditions of their own work, and will get it forward as fast as is consistent with its being well done. Before the Session closes, no doubt the Chairman will be able to inform me when the inquiry will be completed.
§ DR. MACGREGOR (Inverness-shire)Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many members of the Commission are absent from their duty, and the cause of their absence?
§ SIR G. TREVELYANI think I answered that question sufficiently yesterday.
§ DR. MACGREGORIn consequence of the reply of the Secretary for Scotland, I beg to give notice that, until the Government is prepared to give me a very different reply, in the interests of my constituents I shall feel it my duty to vote against the Government every time I have the opportunity.