HC Deb 13 April 1983 vol 40 cc419-20W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the mortality rate for women in Scotland by social class for cancer of the cervix, pneumonia, bronchitis and ischaemic heart disease.

Mr. John MacKay

[pursuant to his reply, 31 March 1983, c. 233]: The specific information requested is not for more than 110 days in indictment cases or 40 days in summary cases. The courts have power, exceptionally, to extend these time limits, but this power is rarely exercised.