§ 18. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when on expects to have a report from the committee which he set up to inquire into the tenancy of shop and other premises in Glasgow.
§ Mr. WestwoodI understand that the Committee of Inquiry into the tenure of shop premises in Scotland are still hearing evidence. I have no doubt that they will present their report as soon as they have come to conclusions, but it is too early to say when the report may be expected.
§ Colonel HutchisonWill the right hon. Gentleman do all he can to expedite the report? This matter is causing great anxiety all over Scotland. In at least one case which I know the man concerned is squatting and refusing to give up until his case comes up for consideration at the sheriff court.
§ Mr. WestwoodI have been urging the Committee to make as speedy a report as possible. It will be within the recollection of the House that it was suggested that there might be an interim report, but the Committee have been getting on so speedily with the job that I am advised that there will be no need for an interim report and that they will be able in the very near future to give me the full report.