§ 50. Mr. JAMES HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he can now say when the Scottish Estimates will be taken; and how many days he proposes to give for their discussion?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot yet make a statement, but adequate time will be given for discussion.
§ Mr. WATTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Scottish Estimates were discussed on August Bank Holiday last year and will he see that this is not repeated this year?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that two days were allowed last year and that Scottish business is much more important this year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo one is more alive than I am to the importance of Scottish business.
§ Mr. KINGIf Scotchmen got more than their due last year, is that any reason why they should get more than their due this year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot admit that Scottish Members get more than their due.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Scottish business got a great deal too little attention last year?