HC Deb 23 January 1978 vol 942 c464W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether, following the debate on 6th December, he will take steps to clarify what political activities a judge can or cannot indulge in;

(2) whether, following the debate on 6th December, he will make clear to all sheriffs in Scotland that any political remarks or activities, no matter how impartial, will be considered a breach of duty.

Mr. Millan

I have nothing to add to what I said in the debate.

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