Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will make the Scottish Charities Office report on the affairs of the Algrade Trust available for inspection by legal representatives of the families of residents formerly at the Humbie home. - Includes reference to 3 February 1997, 289 c41-50W.

Answer: Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make the Scottish Charities Office report on the affairs of the Algrade Trust available for inspection by legal representatives of the families of residents formerly at the Humbie home. [14938] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: I refer to the Adjournment debate on 3 February 1997 before the Scottish Grand Committee, Official Report, Scottish Grand Committee, 3 February 1997, columns 41-50. It is not the practice of the Crown Office to make public reports on confidential inquiries into charities for the reasons set out in that speech.

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