HC Deb 24 October 1966 vol 734 cc111-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had from the Scottish Police Federation that sheriff courts and police courts should work in the evening to overcome the backlog of court cases.

Mr. Ross

None.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek consultations with representatives of the sheriffs about the practicability of working two evenings a week.

Mr. Ross

No. Before considering this suggestion I would wish to have before me the recommendations of the Grant Committee on the working of the sheriff courts.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the backlog of cases in Scottish sheriff courts and police courts.

Mr. Ross

I am aware that there is some delay in the disposal of summary criminal cases in certain courts. I am writing to my hon. Friend to give him some details.