48. Mr. Davidsonasked the Prime Minister whether he now intends to set up a Royal Commission to investigate and report on the economic and agricultural development of Scotland?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. As at present advised, I am not satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for the appointment of a Royal Commission such as is suggested by the hon. Member.
Mr. DavidsonIs the Prime Minister aware that the Secretary of State for Scotland is advised by 14 different kinds of committees in Scotland, that the last Royal Commission on Scottish affairs was in 1892, and that the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is still under that Gladstonian atmosphere?
72. Mr. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has now received the report of the Sub-Committee of the Economic Committee of the Scottish Development Council; and has he any statement to make?
§ 67. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the report of the Highlands and Islands Committee will be published this Session and at what date?
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)I am informed that the report of the Highlands and Islands Sub-Committee of the Scottish Economic Committee is at present being finally adjusted and will be submitted to the Committee at an early date.
Mr. DavidsonCan we expect a statement from the Minister on this question early in the next Session?
§ Mr. ColvilleI should expect so.