§ 6. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider the desirability of reaching an early decision as to whether legislation is to be introduced to continue the existence of the Scottish Education Endowments Commission after the end of this year?
§ Mr. SKELTONYes, Sir, my right hon. Friend is considering the desirability of reaching an early decision on the matter referred to in the question.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOOREIn considering this matter, will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the widespread and deep-seated dissatisfaction existing in Scotland regarding many of the schemes submitted?
§ Mr. SKELTONAll relevant facts will be taken into consideration.
§ Sir IAN MACPHERSONWill he also bear in mind that this Commission has outraged Scottish sentiment and that the sooner it ends its inglorious career the better?
§ Mr. MACQUISTENAnd will he see that it suspends its baleful activities in the meantime?
§ Sir MURDOCH McKENZIE WOODCan the hon. Gentleman say what proportion of its work this Commission has carried out?
§ Mr. SKELTONNot without notice.