§ 20. Mr. WESTWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware 860 of the facts connected with the conviction of George Mack, at the Selkirk Sheriff Court, in July of this year; and whether he will consider this case with a view to reducing the sentence?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)I have inquired into this case, but, after careful consideration, find no sufficient ground for advising any interference with the sentence.