§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Nicoll.)
§ *THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. Graham Murray,) ButeshireI am rather sorry the hon. Member has not explained this Bill, because there is really much in it which is eminently useful. At the same time, everybody will understand that it is impossible for me to allow the Second Reading of the Bill to be taken after the discussion that is possible on this occasion. On the general question we have had sufficient experience of the working of the Local Government (Scotland) Acts of 1889 and 1894 to enable us to say that we are within sight of the time when some amendment of those Acts will become necessary. But I am certain that this is not a measure that would be universally popular in Scotland.
§ It being half-past Five of the clock, the debate stood adjourned.
§ Debate to be resumed upon Tuesday next.