§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to meet representatives of the Scottish National party to discuss procedure relating to Scottish parliamentary business; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 20 May 1993]: I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the right hon. Member for Strangford (Mr. Taylor) on 5 May 1993 at columns 178–79.
Persons with a charge proved where the main charge was for the breach of the Bail etc (Scotland) Act 1980 Number of persons by disposal Average sentence Year Custody Community service order Probation Fine Caution/ Admonished Other Total Custodial sentence (days) Fine (£) High Court 1987 2 — — — 2 — 4 456 — 1988 5 — — — 3 3 11 572 —. 1989 5 1 2 — 2 — 10 548 — 1990 8 — — — 2 2 12 201 — 1991 4 — 2 1 1 1 9 91 500