§ 43. Mr. David Marshallasked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many prosecutions have been brought over the last 12 months or are pending against landlords for (a) harassment of tenants and (b) fraud in relation to the housing benefit system.
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandPrecise figures are not available, but inquiries with procurators fiscal indicate that there have been approximately 20 and 15 cases, respectively.