§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current average length of time it takes to have a case heard by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in Scotland.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 16 June 1992]: The annual reports of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board give details of time taken to resolve cases. Copies of the reports are available in the Library. Separate details for Scottish cases are not available.
§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board may make an award in cases where the procurator fiscal has not brought charges, and the accused does not admit the offences.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 16 June 1992]: Yes.