§ Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any figures, and can he give an estimate, of the yearly expenditure payable to members of the county councils in Scotland with reference to their attendances?
Mr. W. ADAMSONThe statutory provision authorising the grant of allowances to county councillors in respect of travelling and other personal expenses came into operation on 16th May, and I have no information as to the amount of expenses incurred since that date. The data at present available are not sufficient to permit a reliable estimate to be given for a year.