§ 42. Mr. Westwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many authorities in Scotland have set up juvenile courts as provided for under the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act, 1932; whether he is satisfied with the progress made in setting up these courts; and what action he proposes to induce and encourage other authorities to set up these courts?
Mr. WedderburnOrders have been made applying Section 1 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act, 1932, to the counties of Renfrew and Fife. Progress, I think, has been disappointing, but I hope that further action will be possible after the decision in the appeal which has been lodged concerning certain legal difficulties involved in the working of juvenile courts.
§ Mr. WestwoodIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Fife case to which he refers has now been delayed for over 18 months and can he give the House any indication when it is likely to be determined?
Mr. WedderburnNo, it was coming up in December on appeal to the House of Lords. I hope it will come up fairly soon, but I cannot give a definite date.