§ SIR JOHN LENGI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Government have had under consideration the Report of Captain Monro, dated 31st December last, recommending legislation with regard to several matters having vital importance and bearing on the efficiency, general usefulness, and cost of the Scottish constabulary and police; and whether it is intended to give effect to Captain Monro's recommendations.
§ MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYThe annual report of Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary for 1898 has been considered by the Secretary for Scotland, who cannot promise at present to attempt legislation on the subjects of the recommendations therein made.