§ 23. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations were made to him asking him to introduce legislation proposing an increase in the grant to the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
§ Mr. J. J. RobertsonNone, Sir.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesIs the Minister aware that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has made certain representations about austerity? Have they reached the Scottish Office? If there have been no representations for an increase in the salary, why is it suggested?
§ Mr. RobertsonThe Scottish Office and the Scottish people are fully aware of the representations which have been made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but I have to remind the House that representations, while not recent, were made on this point as far back as 1930, when legislation was suggested.
§ Major Guy LloydIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the great majority of the people in Scotland are in full sympathy with the principle that the Lord High Commissioner should not pay dues out of his own pocket, have the greatest respect for the office, and hope that the Government will see this through?