§ Mr. A. SHAWasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he will take steps to obtain the powers necessary to enable him to secure that the decision of the electors under the Temperance (Scot- 2081W land) Act shall not be rendered of no effect, as in the case of the polls at Newmilns and Darvel?
Mr. MURRAYI have fully considered the legal position, and am of opinion that the proper course to be adopted in the situation which has arisen is by application to the Civil Courts. I have so advised my right hon. Friend, and in these circumstances he does not propose to take action by way of legislation.