§ 32. Mr. McKinlayasked the Lord Advocate when it is proposed to proceed with the trial of the Scottish contractor who was proceeded against on petition and liberated on substantial bail?
§ The Lord Advocate (Mr. J. S. C. Reid)The investigation of this case has been unusually difficult and prolonged. I expect to be in a position within a very short time to decide whether or not to proceed further with the case.
§ Mr. McKinlayWill the Lord Advocate be good enough to communicate with me or answer a Question in the House when he is in a position to take action?
§ The Lord AdvocateCertainly. I will inform the hon. Gentleman as soon as I have decided.