§ MR. COCHRANE (Ayrshire, N.)To ask the Secretary for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the claim which has repeatedly been made through his department by the county council of Ayrshire against the Treasury for a grant under the Sheriff Court Houses Act in respect of alterations and improvements carried out at the Kilmarnock Court House; what is the reason for the prolonged delay; and when will a settlement be arrived at.
(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) The Treasury have intimated a grant of £479 15s. 1d., but as there is still a small amount at issue, a final settlement has not been reached.