HC Deb 08 February 1999 vol 325 cc57-8W
Sir Robert Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police stations there were, in each

£
1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98
Average case costs
Criminal 882 958 957 1,000 1,073
Civil 1,011 1,176 1,425 1,583 1,685
Advice and Assistance 87 90 92 97 99
Annual change in cash terms
Criminal n/a +76 -1 +43 +73
Civil n/a +165 +249 +158 +102
Advice and Assistance n/a +3 +2 +5 +2
Annual change in real terms
Criminal n/a 62 -28 13 46
Civil n/a 149 209 111 59
Advice and Assistance n/a 1 0 2 0

These figures illustrate that average case costs for the three main categories of legal aid show a rising trend even when inflation is discounted. We are determined to address value for money while maintaining access to justice.

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

police force and in total (a) on the last date for which figures are available, (b) in May 1998, (c) in May 1997 and (d) in April 1992. [68549]

Mr. McLeish

The figures requested for 1992 are shown in the table. The number of police stations is no longer collected centrally.

Number of police stations at 31 December 1992
Central 23
Dumfries and Galloway 25
Fife 56
Grampian 77
Lothian and Borders 60
Northern 92
Strathclyde 199
Tayside 50
Total 591

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

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