§ Mr. HOGGEasked the Secretary for Scotland whether, in view of the need for economy and the small volume of work in the Court of Session, he will refrain from making an appointment to fill the vacancy in that court caused by the death of Lord Dundas?
§ Mr. MUNROI do not think that, were I to accept the proposal of my hon. Friend, it would be in the public interest. Having regard to the volume of work in the Court of Session, undue delay in the despatch of public business would inevitably result if the number of Judges were diminished.