§ 4. Mr. WATTasked the Secretary for Scotland whether his attention has been called to a case in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 10th August last, where it was admitted by the representatives of the police authorities that money was given to police officers from police funds to spend in public-houses on drink in the form of treating, with the object of detecting members of the public engaged in treating; whether this method has had the sanction of his Department; and, if not, whether lie will take steps to put an end to it?
§ Mr. MUNROI have no knowledge of any such case, but I am ready to consider any allegations which my hon. and learned Friend may desire to lay before me.