§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases under summary procedure in the most recent(a) three and (b) five years for which figures are available have involved (i) a witness, (ii) the travelling costs of a witness and (iii) the accommodation costs of a witness being paid to come from waters furth of the British Isles to attend a court hearing, and if he will make a statement. [28633]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information requested by the hon. Member is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.