§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects the new court buildings at Airdrie to be completed; what new justice of the peace court accommodation is included; and what is the latest estimated cost of the new building.
§ Mr. William RossI understand from the local authority which is continuing to manage this project on behalf of the central Government that the new court buildings are expected to be completed in September. They include one justice 341W of the peace court and supporting accommodation. The latest estimated cost of the buildings is just under £500,000; the cost of the site, including demolition, was £147,000.