§ 109. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the term sheriff-substitute carries a derogatory inference unworthy of the status of occupants of that responsible office; and whether he will have the matter reviewed.
§ Mr. MaclayThis matter has been considered on several occasions, and I am not aware of any circumstances that suggest a need for further review. The status of the sheriff-substitute is well understood in Scotland.