HC Deb 22 October 1912 vol 42 c1915
56. Mr. MORTON

asked the Secretary for Scotland when the Report of the late Congested Districts Board (Scotland) to 31st March, 1912, will be presented?

The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. McKinnon Wood)

The Report was issued Inst week, and is now obtainable.

Mr. MORTON

Why did it take nearly seven months to bring out the Report and is the right hon. Gentleman aware that by keeping it back we Were deprived of the opportunity of discussing it on the Scottish Estimates?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Some of the officials of the Board were actively engaged in new work and that caused the delay in bringing out the Report.

Mr. HOGGE

Will there be any opportunity for Scotch Members to discuss the Report?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

That is not a question for me.