§ Lord James Douglas-Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans are now under consideration to establish places designated by him as places suitable for the care of drunken persons.
§ Mr. John MacKayIt is for local authorities and other appropriate bodies to apply for designation by the Secretary of State for purposes of section 5 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980. One designated place has been established. No formal proposals are under consideration at present.