§ Mr. STURROCKasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the long delays which occur in obtaining answers to cases under the out-of-work donation scheme submitted from Scotland to the referee; and whether, in order to expedite decisions in such cases, he will consider the appointment of a referee, stationed in Scotland, to deal with all Scottish appeals?
§ Sir ROBERT HORNEI am aware there has been a certain amount of delay in referring cases to the umpire to whom, I presume, the hon. Member refers when he speaks of the referee; and steps have already been taken to expedite the procedure in this connection. I am not satisfied that it is necessary or desirable to appoint a separate umpire for Scotland.