§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons on the shrieval list and holding other part-time judicial appointments have been refused commissions as temporary sheriffs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossThe "shrieval list" consits of advocates and solicitors who have indicated their willingness to accept appointment as sheriff. A number of them do not hold commissions as temporary sheriffs, but it is not known how many of these hold other part-time judicial appointments.