§ 59. SIR K. WOODasked the Prime Minister whether any special arrangements have been made in connection with the appointment of the Lord Advocate; whether he is in any way responsible for the policy of the Government; and whether he has received any representations from the Faculty of Advocates or other bodies in connection with such appointment?
§ Mr. CLYNESAs regards the first two parts of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the correspondence which was published in the Press on the 9th instant. The appointment was made on the responsibility of the Prima Minister, who informed himself fully on the matter, and I would refer the hon. Member to the Memorandum which was submitted to the Prime Minister by the Lord President of the Court of Session, and was published in the Press on the 7th instant.
§ Sir K. WOODIs there any truth in the statement constantly made by supporters of the right hon. Gentleman that the Prime Minister was bullied into this appointment by the Faculty of Advocates?
§ Mr. H0GGECan the Lord Advocate be seen at Dover House in. Whitehall, or can Scottish Members see him only in Edinburgh? Are his duties such as will bring him to London so that he will be accessible to Scottish Members?
§ Mr. CLYNESI hope that full information will be given to the House on the question where he may be seen.