§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will grant a Return showing the items and totals of the Votes passed in Committee of Supply without discussion, under Standing Order, during the years 1906 to 1911, inclusive?
§ Mr. PIRIEIs there any objection to giving a Return regarding the Scottish Votes under the same category? If it cannot be done, what is the reason?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe information asked for is readily accessible in the Journals of the House, and I do not think there would be any advantage in a detailed Return such as is asked for in the question, which would extend to considerable length. I am, however, sending to be printed with the Votes a summary statement showing the number and aggregate amounts of the various Votes under each Supply head which came under the general closure in each year of the period specified, and that, I think, answers the supplementary question of my hon. Friend. [See Written Answers, this date.]
§ Mr. WATTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that such a Return would be the best argument for Home Rule and Devolution that could be found?
§ Mr. PIRIEWill the right hon. Gentleman give the number of Scottish Votes in the last ten years which received no discussion at all in this House?