§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)I beg to ask the Lord-Advocate, in view of the insanitary condition of many parishes in the Island of Lewis, and the frequent closing of the public schools in consequence of epidemics of fever and other contagious diseases, will arrangements be made for the medical inspector, or one of the inspecting officers of the Local Government Board for Scotland to visit the island in order that a report as to the best mode of dealing with the in sanitary conditions may be secured and considered.
THE LORD-ADVOCATE (Mr. SCOTT DICKSON,) Glasgow, BridgtonThe Local Government Board are prepared to entertain the suggestion made by the hon. Member, and will endeavour to arrange for a report to be prepared by one of their staff so soon as his other duties permit.