§ MR. SMEATON (Stirlingshire)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether in view of the historical and national interest attaching to the Bore-stone, in Stirlingshire, as marking the spot where King Robert Bruce planted his standard at the battle of Bannockburn on the 24th June, 1314, he will arrange to give the Borestone the protection of the Law by scheduling it under the Ancient Monuments Protection Act.
§ MR. RUNCIMAN (for Mr. HARCOURT)The historical nature of the stone seems to be "not proven": and the First Commissioner is, therefore, unable to take steps to have it placed in his charge.
§ MR. SMEATONMay I send the right hon. Gentleman proofs?
§ MR. RUNCIMANMy right hon. friend will no doubt be glad to see them.