§ MR. YOUNGER (Ayr Burghs)I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether any change has yet taken place in the financial situation in the Lews; whether the local administration remains in a position of bankruptcy owing to nonpayment of the greater part of the rates; and what he proposes doing to prevent the complete breakdown of that administration.
§ THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. SINCLAIR,) ForfarshireI have no reason to believe that any change has taken place in the financial situation in the Lews. The Local Government Board are in communication with the parish councils, and any representations will be considered as soon as they are received.
§ MR YOUNGERIf the rates continue unpaid how is it proposed to carry on the local administration?
§ MR. SINCLAIRMy Answer covers that Question.