HC Deb 13 December 1932 vol 273 cc169-70
1. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if his attention has been drawn to the decision of the Court of Session, on 29th Novem- ber, in regard to the Marr Trust; and if he intends to approve the proposals of the Educational Endowments Commissioners?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)

My right hon. Friend is aware that a decision has been reached by the Court of Session in the case submitted to them regarding the scheme of the Educational Endowments Commissioners for the government and management of the Marr Trust, and he is now proceeding to consider the scheme together with the objections to it that have been lodged.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

Will the hon. Member not consider whether the time has come, in view of the attitude of the judges on that case, to revise the Education Endowments Act, 1928?

Mr. SKELTON

I do not think that question arises out of this question. I do not think that the question of revising the Education Endowments Act arises from the decision of the Court of Session.