§ Mr. COCHRANEasked the Lord Advocate whether, in view of the opinion expressed by the Law Officers of the Crown 1438 that The Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act, 1908, does not apply to sheep stock and other valuations, and in view of the recent decision of the First Division of the Court of Session to a contrary effect, he intends to appeal to the House of Lords or what course does the Government intend to pursue?
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Lord Advocate whether, in view of the opinion given by the Law Officers of the Crown that Section 1, Sub-section (2), of The Agricultural Holdings Act, 1906, does not apply to sheep stock valuations, and in view of the recent decision of the First Division of the Court of Session to the contrary effect, he proposes to take any action with a view either to further declaration of the law or its amendment?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)I am aware of the decision referred to. The Government has no right to appeal to the House of Lords, as they are not parties to the litigation, and they do not propose to take any action in the matter.
§ Mr. ROBERT DUNCAN (Lanark, Govan)Is this decision confirmed by some legal opinion on which the House will place more reliance than the right hon. Gentleman's.