HC Deb 16 March 1992 vol 205 cc821-2W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give for each year since 1986 the population of each sheriff court jurisdiction in Scotland.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The information is not available in the form requested. The table gives population estimates for the sheriffdom and sheriff court districts in 1981. These figures were prepared for a review which confirmed the district areas in 1983.

Scotland for 1992–93 in line with that in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement on his policy on this subject.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what element of the increase in the revenue support grant to Scottish local authorities in 1992–93 was allocated to(a) education spending and (b) pay for teachers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.