§ 28. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he received in Glasgow last week a deputation urging on him that John M'Lean should be released; and what his reply was to this request?
§ Mr. MUNROThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part, therefore, does not arise.
§ Mr. KINGWhy was it not received? Was it because the Secretary for Scotland, having promised to attend the meeting, was afraid to attend it, knowing it would be made a demonstration?
§ Mr. MUNROThat is quite an unworthy suggestion which my hon. Friend has no right to make. I have already received a deputation in London on the same subject, and I heard what they had to say at length. I do not see what advantage could be gained by receiving a second.