HC Deb 29 July 1925 vol 187 cc431-2
63. Captain BENN

asked the Secretary for Scotland the names of the members of Sheriff Morton's commit tee inquiring into the treatment of young offenders; and whether any women are to be appointed to the said committee?

Captain ELLIOT (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health, Scotland)

The committee referred to is constituted as follows:

  • George Morton, Esq., K.C., Sheriff of Forfarshire (Chairman).
  • The Right Hon. William Adamson, M.P.
  • Dr. G. C. Cossar.
  • George Duncan, Esq.
  • Miss N. H. Irwin.
  • W. W. McKechnie, Esq.
  • William L. McKerrow, Esq.
  • C. A. Macpherson, Esq.
  • Bailie Mrs. Millar.
  • Lord Polwarth, C.B.E.
It will be seen that the committee includes two women members.