§ 63. Mr. WATTasked the Lord Advocate how many positions of advocate-depute there are in Scotland; whether there have been any resignations of any of these posts within the last two months; what were the alleged grounds of these resignations: have new appointments been made; if so, how many; and who are the new holders of these positions?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Munro)There are four advocates-depute in Scotland. Two of these recently resigned their posts in order to enable me to give effect to the principles recognised in the constitution of the Coalition Government. Two new advocates-depute have been appointed to fill the vacancies so caused, namely, Mr. Crabb Watt, K.C., and Mr. M. P. Fraser, Advocate.
§ Mr. WATTWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether one of these gentlemen who were called upon to resign was serving at the front?
§ Mr. MUNROOne of these two gentlemen was serving with the Colours, but I think in this country. I would take this opportunity of stating that all concerned co-operated in the most loyal manner possible in carrying out this difficult duty.