I beg to move, in page 23, line 35, at the end, to insert:

"within two years after such development is carried out."

There was considerable discussion upstairs as to whether there should not be some time limit after which it was not possible to stir up old questions, and I think the Government had some sympathy with it. As time is getting short, I will not repeat any of the arguments but will merely ask the right hon. Gentleman whether or not he has been able to do anything to meet us.

We gave this further consideration but we cannot agree to accept this Amendment. The matter was fully debated in Committee, I have kept my promise to look at it, but, as a result, I am afraid I am unable to accept the Amendment.

I beg to move, in page 24, line 42, after "that," to insert:

"(i) at any stage of the proceedings on such an appeal to him the sheriff may, and shall if so directed by the Court of Session, state a case for the opinion of the Court of Session on any question of law arising in connection with the appeal; and

(ii)."

I undertook in Committee to consider an Amendment along those lines.