§ Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Prime Minister whether he can now make any statement with regard to the status of the Secretary for Scotland?
§ Mr. COUPERasked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to announce a decision regarding the status of the Secretary for Scotland!
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)Yes, Sir. The King has been graciously pleased to approve my recommendation that the status of the Secretary for Scotland should be raised to that of a Secretary of State. The necessary legislation to bring this into effect will be introduced at the earliest date convenient next Session.
§ Mr. BUCHANANMay I ask the Prime Minister whether this alteration in the status of the Secretary for Scotland will mean any alteration in the salary attached to it?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.