§ 93. Sir W. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider providing himself with an official residence in Edinburgh, in order to place himself on a parity with other Ministers of the Crown for whom similar provision is made in London.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe proposal that there should be an official residence in Edinburgh for the Secretary of State has been viewed sympathetically by various Governments but the circumstances of the war and other factors have made impractical the realisation of the proposal. I am sure the hon. Gentleman will agree that it would not be opportune at present to proceed with the project but the matter is kept under review.