HC Deb 01 April 1913 vol 51 cc211-2
71. Mr. WATT

asked whether the Mental Deficiency Bill of this Session applies to Scotland?

Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. BOOTH

May I ask whether Scottish Members will be asked to serve on the Grand Committee dealing with the English Bill, and whether the Scottish Bill will be sent to a separate Committee?

Mr. HOGGE

Before the hon. Gentleman answers that, may I ask whether it is not a fact that English Members sit on Committees dealing with Scottish Bills?

Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH

I would ask notice of both these questions.

Mr. HOGGE

May I ask whether the Scottish Bill will be taken before the English Bill?

Mr. BOOTH

Will my hon. Friend consider the suggestion as to sending both these Bills to the same Committee?

Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH

There is no Scottish Bill at the present moment. We cannot send two Bills to a Committee when only one exists.