§ 39. Mr. Sloanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered a letter from the Presbytery of Dumfries drawing his attention to the amount of drunkenness and immorality prevailing in that town; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Ernest Brown)I am giving consideration to this letter and to other representations with special reference to the development of recreational and welfare facilities in Dumfries.