HC Deb 17 June 1925 vol 185 c501
50. Mr. BOOTHBY

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government has reached a decision with regard to the status of the Secretary for Scotland?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on the 25th March in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for the Maryhill division of Glasgow (Mr. Couper).

Mr. BOOTHBY

In view of the very great interest which is taken in Scotland in this question, may I ask the Prime Minister whether he thinks he will be in a position to announce the decision of the Government before the end of the present Session?

The PRIME MINISTER

Oh, certainly; I have given an undertaking to that effect.

Mr. MAXTON

In considering this matter, will the right hon. Gentleman recognise that public opinion in Scotland will be fully satisfied with a rise in status without any rise in the emoluments?

The PRIME MINISTER

An explicit statement was made last time I answered this question.