§ Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the First Commissioner of Works, as representing the Secretary for Scotland, whether his attention has been directed to the great injustice inflicted upon many parishes in Scotland by the present system of rating for educational purposes under the Education (Scotland) Act, 1918; and whether, in view of the strong condemnation of the present system by the Dunedin departmental committee on local taxation, and of the unfair incidence of rating arising under it, he is prepared to introduce an amending Bill dealing with the matter?
§ Sir J. BAIRDMy Noble Friend is aware of the questions which have arisen as regards rating for education purposes in Scotland. These questions and the recommendations of the Dunedin committee are now receiving his consideration, but he is not at present in a position to make any statement as to legislation.