§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state whether there is an age limit for the appointment of candidates to the office of inspector of poor in the Highland crofting counties; and is there a medical examination as to physical fitness.
§ THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. SCOTT DICKSON,) Glasgow, BridgtonThe answer to both Queries is in the negative.
§ MR. WEIRIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a number of men far advanced in years are pitch forked into these offices who are utterly unfit for the work?
§ MR. SCOTT DICKSONI am not aware of that.