HC Deb 16 February 1897 vol 46 c512
CAPTAIN SINCLAIR (Forfar)

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate if his attention has been drawn to a sentence inflicted on Wednesday last at the Monifieth Police Court upon four young lads, who are said to have committed the offence of sleeping in an open hay shed and, having received the punishment of a fine of 10s. or 14 days' imprisonment, to have gone to prison in default of payment; and, whether the Secretary for Scotland finds himself able to take any steps in regard to the case?

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. GRAHAM MURRAY,) Buteshire

As the hon. Member is aware, this Question was only put down last night. Enquiry is being made into the circumstances of the case by the Secretary for Scotland, who will communicate with the hon. Member on the subject.