§ 43. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked in how many cases the by-laws framed by town councils for regulating the hours during which places of refreshment in Scotland are to remain open under the provisions of the Burgh Police (Scotland) Amendment Act, 191], have been confirmed by the sheriff of the district in the form proposed by the town council; in how many cases confirmation has been refused by the sheriff; and in how many eases the sheriff has himself amended the by-laws before confirming the same, giving in each case the names of the burghs concerned?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe information in my possession does not enable me to answer my hon. Friend's question in detail, although I am aware that in certain cases by-laws have been amended in the proceedings before the sheriff.