§ Lord Macaulay of Bragarasked Her Majesty's Government:
In how many civil cases to date in the Court of Session the proof has not proceeded on the day fixed and has settled on the day of the proof; what costs have been incurred by the Scottish civil legal aid system in relation to such "last minute settlements"; and whether any comparable figures are available in relation to proceedings in the Sheriff Courts in Scotland.
§ The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Lord Fraser of Carmyllie)The information is not available in the form requested.