HC Deb 20 July 1932 vol 156 c2263
28. Captain BENN

asked the Prime Minister whether it has been customary in the past that one of the Lords of the Treasury should be a Scottish Member; and whether there is at present any Lordship of the Treasury vacant?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and to the second part of the question in the affirmative.

Captain BENN

Can the Prime Minister say why the Scottish Whip is not allowed to be a Member of the Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

He is.

Captain BENN

Oh, no.