§ Mr. WATTasked the Lord Advocate who has the appointing of honorary sheriff-substitutes in Scotland; what qualifications and training are considered for such appointments; and is it usual to appoint men to administer justice in that capacity to the people who have in their hands the payment of the salaries of those so appointed?
§ Mr. UREThe sheriffs have in Scotland the appointment of honorary sheriff-substitutes. No special qualification or training is prescribed. The 17th section of the Sheriffs Courts (Scotland) Act regulates such appointments. The answer to the last part of my hon. Friend's question is in the negative.