HC Deb 24 February 1899 vol 67 cc453-4
MR. JOHN WILSON (Govan)

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that the Town Council of Hawick recently disposed of a property in that burgh by public sale for £2,185, and that one of the conditions of Bale was an understanding that if the purchaser did not get a licence for this property within two years, that whatever was paid over £1,200 would be returned; and whether, if the facts are as stated, the action of the Council is illegal?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. G. MURRAY,) Buteshire

No, Sir, I am not aware of the circumstances; and I have always refused to give legal opinions in answer to questions in this House. The validity of any contract can be tested in the proper court by any person haying an interest to sue.

MR. WILSON

But are not the facts as stated in the question?

MR. GRAHAM MURRAY

I do not know the facts, and if I did I should not give an opinion upon them.