§ 20. Mr. STEPHENasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the proposed Measure affording relief to Scottish agriculture through long-term credits is not definitely promised for this Session and brought forward pari passu with the Measure for England?
§ Sir J. GILMOURUntil the negotiations which are at present proceeding are completed, I am not in a position to say when it will be possible to deal with the Scottish position, but there will be no avoidable delay.
§ Mr. STEPHENWhy is Scotland so far behind, as compared with England, in regard to these negotiations?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI think that it may he found, in the end, that Scotland may not be so far behind.
§ Brigadier-General CHARTERISWhen were the negotiations for the Scottish Bill commenced?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI really cannot say.
Commander WILLIAMSWould it not be easier to get on with Scottish business, if Socialist Members would stay for more than half an hour?
§ Mr. MACLEANWould it not be better if English Members did not rent half Scotland for shooting?
§ Brigadier-General CHARTERISAre negotiations in progress now?
§ Sir J. GILMOURYes; the whole matter is being actively pursued at the present time.