HC Deb 17 July 1985 vol 83 c173W
43. Mr. Ewing

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many prosecutions there have been under part V of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

Between 1 February 1981, when the provisions of part V of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1980 were brought into force, and the end of 1984, 1,197 persons were prosecuted under sections 69, 70, 72, 73 and 74 of the Act.

46. Mr. Maxton

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland when he next intends to meet procurators fiscal to discuss the operation of sections 1 to 3 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

I have no immediate plans to meet procurators fiscal to discuss the operation of sections 1 to 3 of the 1980 Act.