57. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that on 24th August a youth named James Canning was arrested at Airdrie while leaving the football field, and was detained at the police office for over an hour and then released without any charge being made against; whether the police now completely exonerate him of having been guilty of any offence; and whether 2084 the incident is to be regarded as involving no imputation against his character?
Mr. McKINNON WOODI am aware of the circumstances referred to. The youth referred to is completely exonerated of any offence, and the incident is not to be regarded as involving any imputation against his character.