§ 40. Sir Douglas Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to make a statement with regard to the salaries of sheriffs-substitute?
§ Mr. ElliotI am at present unable to add to my reply to a question on this subject by the hon. Member for Dunbartonshire (Mr. Cassells) on 15th December.
§ Sir D. ThomsonIn view of the considerable time that has elapsed since then, will my right hon. Friend endeavour to come to an early decision?
§ Mr. ElliotI will do my best.