§ 1. Mr. BUCHANAN forasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the cost to the Crown of the recent Silks trial up to the period of conviction?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)I understand that the accounts of expenses in connection with this case have not yet been completed, and I am, therefore, not in a position to give the information desired by the hon. Member.
§ Mr. BUCHANANCan the hon. Gentleman give me any idea when they will be completed?
§ Mr. SKELTONNo, I am afraid I cannot, but I shall be glad to give the information as soon as I can.