§ 2. Sir PATRICK FORDasked the Secretary of State for War why the sentries have been withdrawn from the Royal Palace of Holyrood House; and, in view of the fact that, with the exception of a brief period there has been a military guard there ever since the building has been a royal residence, can he give any assurance that immediate steps will be taken to restore this ancient privilege and right?
§ Mr. SHAWI am inquiring into this question personally, but am not in a position to announce a decision at the moment. Perhaps the hon. Member will be good enough to put his question down again a little later.
§ Mr. MATHERSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is strong resentment in Edinburgh against what appears to be a lowering of the status of this ancient Royal residence?