§ Dr. SHIELSasked the Secretary for Scotland if he has now come to a decision regarding the recent sentence on the old age pensioner in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court; and if he has been able to remit any or all of the punishment?
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§ Sir J. GILMOURI have made inquiry regarding this case, but regret that I can find no sufficient reason to justify me in advising any interference with the sentence.