§ 72. Mr. LEONARD (for Mr. DUNCAN GRAHAM)asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the amount disbursed by local authorities in Scotland on expenses incurred in respect of the promotion of Bills in Parliament in the 12 months ended 31st December, 1932; and whether it is proposed to take early action giving local authorities more control within the area of the authority and thus avoid the necessity of appeal to Parliament?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)My right hon. Friend regrets that he is unable to give the information asked for in the first part of the question. Returns of such expenses are not made to him. No legislation is in contemplation for the purpose mentioned in the second part of the question.