§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he will take on the findings of the inquiry into the conduct of Sheriff Ewan Stewart carried out by the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Justice Clerk.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonFollowing initial consideration of the report submitted to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State by the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Justice Clerk, Sheriff Ewan Stewart was invited to comment on its findings. The conclusions of the report and the sheriffs comments which have now been received are being carefully examined and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce his decision as soon as possible.