HC Deb 02 November 1983 vol 47 cc375-6W
39. Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many cases procurators fiscal have dealt with under the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

The Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 came into operation on 1 September 1982. Since that date 21 persons have been brought before the sheriff by procurators fiscal by virtue of the provisions of section 17 of the Act.