HC Deb 05 March 1980 vol 980 c183W
48. Mr. Bill Walker

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many accused pleaded guilty at Perth Sheriff Court on second diet; and how many of them were awarded legal aid in 1978 and 1979.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

In 1978 at Perth sheriff court 12 persons pled guilty to seven indictments at the second diet. Each accused had been granted legal aid.

In 1979, again 12 persons pled guilty to seven indictments and again each accused had been granted legal aid.