§ Mr. N. MACLEAN(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has received a request from the Kilmarnock Town Council for the holding of a public inquiry into the dismissal of two constables from the local police force, whether he has given any consideration to it, whether he intends to authorise an inquiry, and if so upon what lines is the inquiry to proceed?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have received a request from the Town Council and I propose to institute an inquiry. I consider it desirable that evidence should be taken on oath, and with that object both Houses will be asked at any early date to pass a Resolution under the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921. If and when this is done, I will be prepared to advise His Majesty to appoint a tribunal to hold the inquiry.