§ Sir D. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made since last autumn towards a settlement of the question of salaries of sheriffs-substitute in Scotland; and whether he can give an assurance that a statement will be made before the end of July?
§ Mr. ElliotMy right hon. Friend has nearly completed a review of the salaries of the sheriffs-substitute and hopes to be able to communicate with the Association of Sheriffs-Substitute on the subject before the end of this month.