Orders of the Day — EPISCOPAL CHURCH (SCOTLAND) BILL [Lords]

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 18 February 1964.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Woodburn Mr Arthur Woodburn , Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire 12:00, 18 February 1964

He probably was a Presbyterian. We are quite willing to give credit to our fellow Celts.

The point is that the inspiration came from the persecution of Presbyterians in Ireland in revenge for the persecution of the Epscopalians. We can claim credit for the Church in America. In winding up this history of the Civil War in Scotland we have to remember that there was persecution on both sides. It was a sad episode in Scottish history and kept back the development of ordinary people for generations, but out of it came great good. Education spread from Scotland to Africa and all over the world. We can be proud today that some of our best exports were good men and good principles which have helped to civilise the world.