§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for Scotland by what authority justices of the peace in Scotland are permitted to take depositions in connection with probate documents.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellJustices of the peace in Scotland are authorised by Section 8 of the Executors (Scotland) Act 1900 to administer oaths and affirmations to inventories of estate and may also, by virtue of this provision and of Section 3 of the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889, administer any oath or affidavit required for the purpose of obtaining probate in England.