§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Lord Advocate was consulted by the procurator fiscal in Glasgow before recent charges were made against four professional footballers in respect of their conduct on the field; what offences the players have been charged with; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate was consulted by the procurator fiscal before the four players were charged by the police with breach of the peace. Since the matter is still under consideration by the procurator fiscal, it would be inappropriate for me to make any statement at this time.