HC Deb 16 December 1993 vol 234 c889W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many commissioners have been appointed under section 33 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993; when they were given their appointments; how many are women; what is the length of their term of office; what is their remuneration; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 15 December 1993]: Under the provisions of section 33 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 which will come into effect on 1 January 1994, a commissioner to take a child's evidence will be appointed by a judge on application. The appointment will last for the duration of the commission.

Remuneration to the commissioner will depend on a number of factors including the commissioner's legal seniority, the duration of the commission and its location.