§ 23. Mr. STEPHENasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take to introduce legislation on the lines of the Landlord and Tenant Act for Scotland?
§ Major ELLIOTThere is no possibility of legislation on this subject during the present Session, and I can at present make no statement as to the prospects of legislation.
§ Mr. STEPHENCannot the hon. and gallant Member say whether there is going to be legislation during this Parliament; and is he aware that many of the shopkeepers in the industrial centres are under a great grievance in respect of their leases?
§ Major ELLIOTI am afraid that it is not possible for Under-Secretaries to make promises about legislation.