§ 35. Mr. WATTasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that the number of cases that came before the Sheriff-principal of Inverness, Elgin, and Nairnshire during the year 1915 was seven; that the salary paid to such sheriff was £800; and whether it is his intention to take any action to reduce this cost of administering justice during the currency of the War?
§ The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)The reply to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative. In reply to the last part, I have nothing to add to the replies which I have already given to my hon. and learned Friend on this subject, save this, that it seems to me regrettable that my hon. and learned Friend should select a time when the sheriffs are rendering unsparing and invaluable services to the State as chairmen of the Appeal Tribunals throughout Scotland to pursue a vendetta against them.
§ Mr. WATTWill the right hon. Gentleman grant a Return of the duties which these various sheriffs perform?