§ 41. Mr. WATTasked the Lord Advocate whether, in his recent appointments of Procurators-fiscal to Ayr and Rothesay, he considered the advisability of uniting the office of the latter with that of Dunoon; whether he has considered the possibility of the one official performing the duties of both offices, with the saving to the nation of a considerable sum of money; and whether he will, in future appointments to posts that partially occupy one day in seven, adopt the policy of amalgamation?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Munro)I consider that an amalgamation of the offices of Procurator-fiscal at Dunoon and Procurator-fiscal at Rothesay would, in view of the local circumstances, not be advisable. While I am not aware of the existence of any such leisured posts as are referred to in the last part of my hon. and learned Friend's question, I would refer him to recent appointments to the office of Procurator-fiscal, which show that the policy of amalgamation is considered and, if thought proper, adopted in making appointments to that office.