HC Deb 24 March 1908 vol 186 cc1222-3
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland, seeing that he has decided to block the Trawlers' Certificates Suspension Bill and the Sea Fisheries Regulation (Scotland) Bill, will he state whether it is his intention to block all Bills brought in by Scottish Members and thus prevent necessary reforms for the welfare of the people of Scotland.

MR. SINCLAIR

No, Sir.

MR. MENZIES (Lanarkshire, S.)

Upon what principle has the right hon. Gentleman blocked private Members' Bills relating to Scotland?

MR. SINCLAIR

If the hon. Member will put down a Question I will give him an answer.

MR. WEIR

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Trawlers' Certificates Suspension Bill was drafted by the present Secretary for War when he was in Opposition?

MR. SINCLAIR

I have nothing to add to my Answer.

MR. WEIR

Why is the right hon. Gentleman proposing to block these two Bills?

MR. SINCLAIR

I have already fully answered that Question.