§ 31. Mr. BUCHANANasked 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 COLVILLEThe 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. BUCHANANIs 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 COLVILLEThat will be done as early as possible, but there are large local authorities which have not yet given us the replies which we require.