Mr. KINGasked the Lord Advocate if he can approximately state the amount of fees paid in 1910 to sheriffs for their work in connection with revising voters' lists; and what was the total cost in 1910 of holding the sheriffs' registration courts?
§ Mr. URENo fees were paid to Sheriffs in 1910 in connection with the revision of the Voters' Lists, that being one of the duties of the Sheriff, and, consequently, covered by his official salary. The total cost in 1910 of holding Sheriffs' Registration Courts, so far as chargeable against the Crown, was £103 2s. 6d., the chief items being the cost of halls, advertising, and travelling expenses. It is possible that, in addition, some counties may incur other expenses; but these, if incurred, are of small amount.