HC Deb 31 March 1903 vol 120 c735

Considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

[MR. HENRY HOBHOUSE (Somersetshire, E.) in the Chair.]

Clause 1 agreed to.

Clause 2,

MR. DALZIEL (Kirkcaldy Burghs)

asked for some information.

THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL FOE SCOTLAND (Mr. SCOTT DICKSON, Glasgow, Bridgton)

briefly explained the objects of the clause.

MR. CALDWELL (Lanarkshire, Mid)

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland to state on behalf of the Government why it was proposed to change the county town. No substantial reason had yet been given why that change should take place.

Bill considered in Committee, and reported without Amendment; a third time, and passed.