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Written question asked by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Clark of Calton (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Advocate General for Scotland.


Advocate General for Scotland

Question
To ask the Advocate General for Scotland, In what proportion of the devolution issue cases referred to her she has intervened since 3rd April. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. McFall: To ask the Advocate-General in what proportion of the devolution issue cases referred to her she has intervened since 3 April. [159316] The Advocate-General for Scotland: From 3 April to 30 April, 31 devolution issue cases have been intimated to me. Twenty two of these related to delay in criminal proceedings. I have considered each one and judged that no intervention was appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c61W; 159316
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Administration of justice Devolution Administrative delays Scotland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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