§ * SIR JOHN LENGI beg to ask the Lord Advocate—(1) whether he is aware that the recommendations made by a Royal Commission presided over by Sir James Fergusson in 1878–9, with regard to grocers' licences in Scotland, still remain unacted upon; and (2) whether, before the next Session of Parliament, he will consider the propriety of giving legislative effect to those recommendations.
§ * THE LORD ADVOCATEI am aware of the fact stated in the first part of the hon. Member's question; and in reply to the second part, I can at present give no undertaking as to legislative proposals for next Session.
§ SIR JAMES FERGUSSON (Manchester, N.E.)I beg to ask the Lord Advocate, whether he will cause inquiries to be made of the chief constables of police whether there are still prevalent the evils arising out of the imperfections of the Law regulating grocers' licenses in Scotland, which were reported by the Royal Commission of 1878?
§ * THE LORD ADVOCATEI will consult with the Secretary for Scotland as to the propriety of making the inquiry suggested by my right hon. Friend.