§ 26. Mrs. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the payment of compensation to Mr. Patrick Meehan.
§ Mr. YoungerI have received representations from Mr. Meehan asking me to review the ex gratia offer of compensation made to him by my predecessor, and from his legal agents requesting that I delay any review pending receipt of a submission which they are preparing about Mr. Meehan's case. Consequently, I propose, as requested, to defer any action on this matter until I have received and considered the promised submission.