§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if anyone is to be prosecuted as a result of the alleged breach of electoral law relating to the submission of nominations in the Bridgeton ward of Glasgow city council for the elections held on 6 April 1995; and if he will make a statement. [32023]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonCrown Counsel has instructed the procurator fiscal to take summary proceedings in Glasgow sheriff court in connection with alleged contraventions of section 65 of the Representation of the People Act 1983. One of the alleged contraventions relates to the Bridgeton ward of the city of Glasgow.