§ 32. Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to make a statement in regard to the recommendations and views of the Royal Commission on Scottish Affairs.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe Report of the Royal Commission on Scottish Affairs is receiving careful consideration at the present time, and I hope that it will be possible to make a statement very shortly.
§ Sir T. MooreWhile thanking my right hon. Friend, may I ask whether it is too late to ask him to stress to members of the Commission our gratitude in this House for their very wise, constructive and balanced report?
§ Mr. StuartI have already informed the House, in reply to a Question by the right hon. Gentleman the Member for East Stirlingshire (Mr. Woodburn), that I have written to the Commission to express my appreciation.
§ Mr. WoodburnWhen the right hon. Gentleman is ready to make a statement, will he arrange with the Leader of the House that time should be provided to discuss this important Report and the recommendations?
§ Mr. StuartI will certainly bear that in mind.
§ Mr. RankinWill the debate or discussion take place in association with the statement?
§ Mr. StuartProbably. It is not a matter for me but for the Leader of the House, but the House might wish to consider the statement before debate.