§ 80. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what circumstances he exercises powers authorising the intercepting of telephone conversations in Scotland.
§ 84. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent he authorises the interception of telephone conversations in Scotland.
§ Mr. MaclayThis power is used in Scotland solely in cases involving the security of the State, or for the purpose 97W of detecting serious crime. It is not the practice to disclose the number or nature of warrants that have been issued.