§ 9. Mr. H. STEWARTasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that chief constables in Scotland have recently instituted certain charges for the services of police officers who are asked to give evidence as witness to parties interested in civil disputes; upon what authority these charges are made; and upon what basis their level is fixed?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am aware that fees are charged in respect of police officers who are cited as witnesses in civil courts in Scotland. The fees payable to witnesses in civil cases are prescribed by Acts of Sederunt made by the Court of Session.