§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications were made, and how many were refused, for legal aid in each of the past two years at Dundee Sheriff Court.
§ Mr. RifkindI regret that this information is not available in the exact form requested. The figures for the two most recent years for which statistics are to hand are:
(a) Civil legal aid* Applications received Applications refused 1979–77 333 47 1977–78 492 51 * The figures for civil legal aid are for the Dundee district and include Arbroath and Forfar Sheriff Courts.
(b) Criminal legal aid Applications received Applications refused 1976–77 779 129 1977–78 737 183