§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if it is his intention to introduce legislative provisions akin to those contained in the Criminal Procedure (Insanity and Unfitness to Plead) Bill; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy hon. Friend keeps under review the law on mentally disturbed offenders in460W Scotland, and in that context will consider the implications of any changes to the law in this area which may be enacted for England and Wales.