asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for warrant to register marriages were presented to each of the sheriff courts in Scotland during each of the last three years, respectively; how many of such applications were refused, respectively; and what was the total amount paid in court dues in respect of the said applications, respectively, each year?

The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn):

As the answer contains a table of figures, I propose, with the hon. and learned Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Can the hon. Gentleman give me the total amount for the last year?

Mr. Wedderburn:

The hon. and learned Gentleman will find that in the statement I am circulating.

Following is the answer:

The numbers of applications for warrant to register marriages presented in each of the Sheriff Court Districts in Scotland in each of the years 1936, 1937, and 1938, are contained in the following table. None of the applications was refused. The total amounts of paid fees in each year were £2,253, £2,373 10s., and £2,742 10s. respectively.