Written question asked by Gordon McMaster (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 1995. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Monday, 19 June 1995 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

How many cases under summary procedure in the most recent (a) three and (b) five years for which figures are available have involved (i) a witness, (ii) the travelling costs of a witness and (iii) the accommodation costs of a witness being paid to come from waters furth of the British Isles to attend a court hearing. - Disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

262 c112-3W;262 c114W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Costs Scotland Travel Witnesses