§ Mr. McGovernasked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that Mrs. Anne Fleming, Paisley Road, Renfrew, was fined £3 for a two minutes breach of the black-out regulations, and as her child aged six months was taking a fit, and as the child is subject to such illness and that the offence was only a momentary lapse due to concern over her child, whether he will consider remitting the fine?
§ Mr. ColvilleThis case has already been brought to my notice and has been the subject of careful inquiry. While the information before me does not support all the representations submitted in extenuation of the offence to which Mrs. Fleming pled guilty, I am satisfied that the case presents exceptional features and after consideration of all the circumstances I have felt justified in advising the remission of the penalty. In taking this decision I should like to make it clear that the greatest importance should be attached to strict compliance with the requirements of the Lighting Restrictions Order.