§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what publications he is making available free to justices of the peace; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossI have arranged for coies of a handbook for magistrates to be widely distributed amongst justices undertaking duties in the district courts. New justices receive a short booklet of guidance on their duties, with particular reference to the administration of oaths and the signature of documents. I am keeping under review what further training material might be provided to supplement that developed by the justices' committees which are responsible for the administration of training in their areas.