§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he has given to the siting, designing and construction of the new sheriff court buildings at Airdrie; and if he will make a statement on the accommodation being provided.
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§ Mr. RossThe new court house at Airdrie is to be built on a site in Graham Street. The design and construction of the buildings are matters for Lanarkshire County Council, but the final plans and specifications are subject to my approval. The accommodation to be provided will include three courtrooms and the usual ancillary accommodation, offices for the sheriff clerk and procurator fiscal, and facilities for solicitors, police, probation officers and members of the public.