§ 24. Mr. MAXTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his attitude towards the proposal to provide an official residence in Edinburgh Castle for the holder of his present office?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe desirability of providing personal quarters in Edinburgh for the use of Secretaries of State for Scotland during their periodical visits has been under consideration for some time. A suggestion has been made that accommodation in Edinburgh Castle might become available for this purpose, but no decision on the matter has yet been reached.
§ Mr. MAXTONWould such a matter come before the House for decision if it were contemplated?
§ Sir G. COLLINSCertainly. No decision could be arrived at without the assent of this House.
§ Mr. GUYWould my right hon. Friend not consider it more appropriate that any accommodation which might become available in Edinburgh Castle should be used as the headquarters of the Scottish Command?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is another question.