§ SIR J. JARDINEI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he is now in a position to state if the request of the Convention of Burghs anent the proclamation of the accession of Sovereigns will be granted.
§ MR. SINCLAIRNo, Sir. I regret to say that it has been found impossible to reconcile conflicting opinions and claims. I hope to arrive at a decision after personal conference during the autumn recess or whenever there is opportunity; and I shall be obliged if the hon. Gentleman and other hon. Members interested will allow the matter to stand over accordingly.