asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any, decision has yet been reached as to the future of the Educational Endowments Commission for Scotland?

Yes, Sir. As about one-third of the work of the Commissioners is still uncompleted, the Government have decided to extend the duration of the Commission for two years after 31st December, 1934. I am to-day introducing a Bill for this purpose. It has also been decided that the Amending Bill should provide that in framing schemes the Commissioners shall have regard to the need for continuing to make provision for competitive bursaries at universities, central institutions or other educational institutions of a similar character, and further that the Secretary of State should be empowered to disapprove or amend schemes submitted by the Commissioners.