§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why Sheriff-Substitute C. de B. Murray was informed in reply to his letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland that he should not address himself directly to that Minister but should do so only through the medium of his sheriff-principal; and whether he will reverse these instructions which have the effect of reducing the status and authority of the office of sheriff-substitute.
§ Mr. MaclayNo general instruction of the kind indicated was issued. It was, however, suggested to the sheriff-substitute that, on the particular matter about which he had written, his representations should be addressed to the sheriff-principal.