Scottish Sheriffs' Salaries

MR. WEIR
I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether the Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the question of increasing the salaries of sheriff's in Scotland has yet been considered; and, if so, will he state the character of the decision.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN
The matter, which is one of much difficulty, is still under consideration.

MR. WEIR
Has not this matter already been under consideration two years?

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN
The Report has only been under consideration a few weeks.