§ 34. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Lord Advocate when he next intends to visit courts in Glasgow.
§ The Lord AdvocateI have arranged to visit Glasgow on Monday next in order to examine the state of prosecution in the District Court of Glasgow. As I intend 1308 to discuss the subject with the procurator fiscal and his staff and to inspect the accommodation provided for the procurator fiscal in the Central Court, I shall not have time to undertake any other task on this occasion.
§ Mr. TaylorIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware how nice it is to find at least one Minister prepared to do something about real problems? On his next visit to Glasgow will he take the opportunity to visit the Glasgow Sheriff Court to see the prevailing deplorable conditions? Will he be able to give us some news that an attempt might be made to modernise or extend the court?
§ The Lord AdvocateI have already answered a question to that effect. In the context of my ministerial responsibility an effort is being made to alleviate the congestion at the court. Unfortunately, on Monday next I shall not be able to visit the court to consider its problems.