HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 cc1751-2
Sir HENRY DALZIEL

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has received an intimation to the effect that Members representing Scotland are unanimous in their demand that a separate Health Bill should be introduced applying to that country, and can he now state what the intentions of the Government are in the matter?

The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)

I have received an intimation of the general opinion held by Scottish Members in this matter, and I have discussed it with the Leader of the House. In view of the change of procedure which was adopted last week, the Government have decided to withdraw the Scottish Application Clause from the Bill, to amend its title accordingly, and to introduce a separate Bill dealing with Scotland only.

Sir H. DALZIEL

Will the right hon. Gentleman, in drafting the new measure, take steps to acquaint himself with the views of Scottish Members generally with regard to the demand for a separate Ministry for Scotland?

Mr. MUNRO

Certainly