§ MR. WATTOn behalf of the hon. Member for Kilmarnock Burghs I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he can state when the extension of time granted to the Scottish Churches Commission ends; and whether, having regard to the extensions already granted, and the dissatisfaction felt in Scotland with the prolonged delay, he will take steps to secure that no further extension shall be necessary.
§ MR. SINCLAIRThe extension of the Commission expires on 1st July, 1909. As already stated, and as at present advised, I understand that no further extension will be necessary.
§ MR. WATTHas the right hon. Gentleman satisfied himself that there has been no purposeful or studied delay?
§ MR. SINCLAIRThere is no ground for that suggestion whatever, so far as I know.