§ 99. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the remuneration of the sheriffs in Scotland is inadequate and disproportionate to their judicial responsibilities; and when, and by how much, he intends to increase it.
§ Mr. WestwoodI presume that my hon. and learned Friend's Question relates to Sheriffs-Substitute whose memorial for an increase in salaries is receiving my consideration in consultation with my right hon. Friends the Lord Advocate and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I hope to be able to communicate with the memorialists on the subject at an early date.