HC Deb 18 March 1913 vol 50 c843
46. Mr. NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether, before the promised measure to confer self-government on the Kingdom of Scotland is proceeded with, it is his intention to reorganise the Scottish Legal Department; and whether in any such reorganisation the office of Lord Advocate will be discontinued or amalgamated and the salary attached diverted to other purposes?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not aware of any grounds for such reorganisation as the hon. Member suggests.

Mr. NEWMAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the present holder of this office found time to address twenty-six meetings in connection with the recent London County Council election?

The PRIME MINISTER

I know that there has never been one day's arrears in the work of that office.