§ Mr. WATTasked the Lord Advocate whether the High Court of Justiciary is always granted to the magistrates of Edinburgh for their April licensing court; if so, will he say why this court is so granted; is it through want of accommodation elsewhere; and will he grant a similar privilege to the magistrates of Glasgow should they desire it, who are frequently forced to hire a hall for then April licensing court?
§ Mr. UREThe reply to the first part of my hon. Friend's question is in the affirmative, the reason being want of sufficient accommodation as suggested by him. I understand that the Justiciary Building in Glasgow is not vested in the Crown, which is, therefore, not in a position to grant or refuse its use.