§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Advocate General, how many devolution cases have proceeded up to the Privy Council; and in what percentage of those she has intervened. [77258]
The Advocate-General[holding answer 28 October 2002]: Eleven cases have proceeded to the Privy Council and I have intervened in seven.
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§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Advocate General, what is the total sum of court expenses incurred as result of her intervention in devolution cases since the inception of her Office. [77259]
The Advocate-General[holding answer 28 October 2002]: The question of expenses in a court action is a matter for the discretion of the court and any expenses awarded to or against a party may be referred to the auditor of court. Since the inception of my Office, no expenses have been awarded to or against the Advocate-General in devolution cases in which I have intervened.