§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he intends to bring forward legislation to deal more effectively with hoax calls to the emergency services; if he intends to take any additional action within his current range of powers to deal with this menace; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has no plans to bring forward further legislation in respect of such calls, the making of which is already an offence. Means of dealing with this problem are kept under review, and there is evidence that the frequency of hoax calls is diminishing.