HC Deb 27 November 1991 vol 199 cc554-5W
Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the statutory provisions relating to the requirement for local authorities to provide suitable and sufficient premises and facilities for the purposes of a district court.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Section 8 of the District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 requires local authorities to provide suitable and sufficient premises and facilities for the purposes of the district court.