§ Mr. McGovernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can state the number of vacancies for sheriffs in Glasgow and the name of the interim-sheriff at Airdrie?
§ Mr. ElliotThe answer to the first part of the question is none. A vacancy for a sheriff-substitute at Aidrie, which occurred on the 1st instant, was filled on the 25th instant; and in the interval Mr. A. D. Donald, Advocate, held a commission to discharge the duties.