HC Deb 22 January 1971 vol 809 cc361-2W
Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Wright v. V. Ramiglioni and Son which was fixed for hearing at Wigtown on 10th March, 1970, when the parties and their witnesses attended, but the sheriff was absent; and whether, in view of the expense incurred, he will authorise an ex gratia payment out of public funds.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

This case has not previously been drawn to my attention, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.