§ Mr. T. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the case in Edinburgh Sheriff Court where a 71 years old man, Thomas Richardson, was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment; that this man was an old age pensioner who was compelled to accept Poor Law relief; that he had secured temporary employment as a night watchman and had for four weeks drawn 8s. poor relief without disclosing the night watchman occupation, for which he was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment without the option of a fine; and whether, as this was the man's first offence, he will now review the case with a view to a reduction of the sentence?
§ Mr. ElliotMy attention has not been drawn to this case, but I am making inquiries and will communicate my decision to the hon. Member as soon as possible.