§ Sir Robert SmithTo 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.
58Wpolice 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. McLeishThe 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.