HC Deb 13 January 1971 vol 809 cc57-8W
9. Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total cost to the Legal Aid Fund since its inception of meeting the legal expenses of uncontested divorces; and how many agents may be remunerated for an individual divorce suit.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The information available relates only to defended and undefended proceedings. The total cost met by the Legal Aid (Scotland) Fund during the five years from 1965–66 to 1969–70 was £2,162,000. This amount was partially offset by contributions received and expenses recovered. The number of agents who may be remunerated in respect of any one action will depend on the nature of the proceedings and the circumstances of parties.

older houses in Glasgow in each of the years from 1968 to 1970.

Mr. Younger

Following is the information:

APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPROVED
Private Owners
Local Authority Discretionary Grant Standard Grant Total
1968 8 125 30 163
1969 18 93 27 138
1968 2,573 186 58 2,817

52. Dr. Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new houses were provided by Glasgow Corporation in each of the years from 1965 to 1970; and how many houses were built for sale in each of those years.

Mr. Younger

Following is the information. The figure for 1970 is provisional: