§ MR. SUTHERLAND (Elgin Burghs)To ask the Secretary for Scotland whether all the allocations by the Churches (Scotland) Commission were made months 1727 ago; and, if so, when the final distribution will take place.
(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) A comprehensive statement of the allocation of the entire funds and property of the churches was communicated to the Press on 17th February last, but these allocations are inoperative until given effect to in formal orders which are very numerous and involve detailed adjustments, the completion of which remains largely in the hands of the agents for the churches. It is believed that all the work entailed will be concluded during the extended period for which the Commission has been appointed.