HC Deb 18 June 1984 vol 62 c10W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland what organisations since May 1980 have had applications for use of the former Scottish Assembly building rejected by his Department.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

The Lord Advocate assumed responsibility for the Crown Office buildings, from the Secretary of State for the Environment, on 1 April 1983. Since that date permission has been refused to the following organisations to hold meetings in the Crown Office buildings:

  • The Campaign for a Scottish Assembly.
  • B.B.C. St. Andrew's Day debate.
  • Observer Newspapers debating tournament.