§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) when Aberdeen sheriff court will be equipped with closed circuit television and video recording equipment for use in trials;
(2) how many sheriff courts in Scotland have (a) closed circuit television and (b) video recording equipment for use in trials.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 27 November 1992]: I refer to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Greenock and Port Glasgow (Dr. Godman) on 17 November at column 377 about closed circuit television links for child witnesses. Video playback equipment is provided by the party which wishes to use video material in evidence.
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what has been the total cost of court refurbishment work in Scotland since 1990;
(2)what was the final cost for the refurbishment of Aberdeen sheriff court.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 27 November 1992]: I refer to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Greenock and Port Glasgow (Dr. Godman) on 17 November at column 377.