§ Sir J. JARDINEasked the Secretary for Scotland, anent the fine of £10 imposed upon Mr. G. S. Forbes, innkeeper in the Royal burgh of Jedburgh, for not obscuring lights under the Lighting Order, by Sheriff-substitute Baillie, whether the learned judge found that there were any atrocious or aggravating circumstances suggested, admitted, or proved; and whether, in a petition for a substantial reduction of the fine, Mr. Forbes asserts that he explained to the Sheriff-substitute that he had before the occurrence, and with a desire to conform to the Defence of the Realm Act, spent £5 5s. in putting up new blinds, and whether he is prepared to make any statement on this subject?
§ Mr. TENNANTNo finding in the terms suggested was issued, nor was any such finding necessary. The petition included an assertion of the nature referred to, but in spite of any preparations which had been made I understand that on the night in question a very bright stream of light was clearly visible across the roadway.