HC Deb 14 June 1910 vol 17 cc1195-6
Mr. BOTTOMLEY

asked the Lord Advocate whether his attention has been drawn to the cases of William Wilson, butcher, 7, Norfolk-street, Glasgow, and Jeanie Wilson, or Sharp, dairykeeper, 207, Firhill-road, Glasgow, recently fined 5s. and expenses for serving customers with steak cuttings at 7.10 p.m. and 4 ozs. of boiled beef at 8.15 p.m., respectively; and whether he will introduce legislation to bring the law of Scotland more into harmony with that of other countries?

In putting this question, may I say that as I handed it in, it asked whether the Lord Advocate will introduce legislation to bring the law of Scotland more into harmony with that of civilised countries.

The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)

Inquiry has been made into the cases referred to. It appears that in each case the accused pleaded guilty to a breach of a closing order made under the Shop Hours Act, 1904, which, as the hon. Member is aware, is a statute applying to the United Kingdom. The convictions were quite regular, and, on the information before me, I see no necessity for legislation.

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