83. Duchess of ATHOLLasked the Secretary for Scotland whether, in view of the numerous serious cases of child assault occurring in Scotland, he will set up a Committee of Inquiry to inquire into the extent of this evil and to suggest how it may be remedied?
§ Mr. JAMES STEWART (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health, Scotland)My right hon. Friend is not satisfied that the circumstances in Scotland are such as to justify the expectation that an inquiry of the nature indicated in the question would serve a useful purpose. If, however, the Noble Lady will favour him with a statement of the grounds on which her suggestion is based, he is prepared to give the matter further consideration.