HC Deb 20 February 1911 vol 21 c1700W
Mr. WATT

asked the Home Secretary whether he intends to introduce legislation this Session which will give the one day's rest in seven to the constabulary of Scotland?

Mr. URE

As my hon. Friend is aware, the hon. Member for the Holborn Division has already introduced a Bill on this subject. An opportunity for ascertaining the opinion of local authorities in Scotland, which has hitherto been far from unanimous in support of the proposal, has thus been provided; and the Government do not at present propose to initiate legislation.