§ Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what fresh guidance he is giving on the provision of legal or other representation to prisoners who face disciplinary charges in Scottish prisons in view of the recent High Court judgment in England and the action following on this by the Home Office.
§ Mr. YoungerWhile the recent High Court judgment does not extend to Scotland, I am giving urgent consideration to the action that should be taken in Scotland to ensure that in appropriate cases prisoners who face charges before disciplinary hearings by visiting committees in Scotland have access to representation. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as the details of the new arrangements have been finalised.