HC Deb 23 October 1984 vol 65 c543W
Mr. Tom Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of applications for legal aid at Airdrie sheriff court is refused and how this compares with the average figures for Scotland.

Mr. Ancram

In 1983–84 34 per cent. of applications were refused; the average figure for sheriff courts in Scotland was 11 per cent.

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