§ Mr. MacCormickasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made by the committee which was set up to consider the introduction in Scotland of the provisions of the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973; and if he will take steps to hasten the extension of this Act to Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossThe Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 is a consolidation measure which brings together the various statutory powers of disposal of the criminal courts of England and Wales. There is no question of extending it generally to Scotland nor is there any committee considering whether this should be done. If the hon. Member has some specific point in mind perhaps he would write to me about it.