HC Deb 24 March 1936 vol 310 c1039
31. Mr. BUCHANAN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet arrived at a decision on applying the provisions of the Money Payments (Justices Procedure) Act, 1935, to Scotland; and, if so, will he state such decision?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

The inquiries which my right hon. Friend is making into this subject have not yet been completed, and I am not in a position to make any statement.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that in this matter Scotland is at a great disadvantage by comparison with England, and, in view of the considerable time the question has been under consideration, will he take steps to come to a decision at an early date?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

That will be done as early as possible, but there are large local authorities which have not yet given us the replies which we require.