HC Deb 15 December 1976 vol 922 c1524
46. Mr. Lambie

asked the Lord Advocate how many Crown prosecutions he has personally undertaken in the High Court, Edinburgh, during the six months to the end of November 1976.

The Lord Advocate

I have undertaken one such prosecution during that period.

Mr. Lambie

Is the Lord Advocate prepared to give more information about the promise by his right hon. Friend to set up a committee of inquiry into the last case that the Lord Advocate prosecuted.

The Lord Advocate

No, Sir.

Mr. Rifkind

Does the Lord Advocate recall that in his memorable charge to the jury, Lord Robertson criticised not merely the Secretary of State for Scotland but also the behaviour of the Crown Office? We have had a statement in reply from the Lord Advocate's right hon. Friend; when may we expect a statement from him?

The Lord Advocate

I am not in a position to answer that question.