HC Deb 16 December 1912 vol 45 c1092
50. Mr. BOOTH

asked the Prime Minister if his attention has been called to the Clerks of Sessions (Scotland) Bill introduced by the Lord Advocate; and whether, in view of the fact that this is the only Bill introduced into this Parliament which reduces the number of officials and thereby effects a saving to the public Exchequer, he will grant facilities for its speedy passage throught his House?

The PRIME MINISTER

I can give no pledge on the subject, but I understand the Bill is uncontroversial.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

As the number of officials has been increased since 1908 by over 4,000, will this Bill reduce them by one?

Mr. BOOTH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is only one Member on the Opposition side who is enthusiastically in favour of this Bill—the hon. Baronet the Member for the City of London?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is a very important fact.