§ 64. Mr. THOMAS JOHNSTONasked the Prime Minister if he is aware that the absence of a Lord Advocate for Scotland in this House is an increasingly serious handicap to the proper consideration of Scottish business; and how long the present state of affairs is likely to continue?
§ 63. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Prime Minister when the post of Lord Advocate of Scotland is going to be filled by a Member of Parliament?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot name a particular date, but I hope that it will not be long before the position is regularised.
§ Mr. JOHNSTONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the difficulty that has arisen upstairs in consequence of the absence of the Lord Advocate? Will he not take steps to expedite the appointment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have answered that question.