§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDETo ask the Secretary for Scotland if Scottish county councils have power to establish University scholarships; and, if so, to what extent is that power used by them.
§ (Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) The Scottish county councils have the power to establish University scholarships under The Local Taxation (Customs and Excise) Act, 1890, and the Education and Local Taxation Account (Scotland) Act, 1892. Two county councils and one burgh council have exercised this power to establish University scholarships, seven in all.