To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many temporary sheriffs held commissions on 15th January; and of these, how many were (a) solicitors, (b) advocates, (c) female, (d) under the age of 40 (e) 60 to 64 and (f) 65 years of age or over.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many temporary sheriffs held commissions on 15th January; and of these, how many were (a) solicitors, (b) advocates, (c) female, (d) under the age of 40 (e) 60 to 64 and (f) 65 years of age or over.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will place in the Library a list of those holding commissions as temporary sheriffs on 15th January, including details of when each of the temporary sheriffs was first appointed.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will place in the Library a list of those holding commissions as temporary sheriffs on 15th January, including details of when each of the temporary sheriffs was first appointed.

Pursuant to his Answer of 8th February, Official Report, Scottish Grand Committee, column 18, in how many of the fatal accident inquiries were the managers or the owners, judged by the Sheriff to have been negligent of the interests and well-being of the resident who died. - Inc fact that...

Pursuant to his Answer of 8th February, Official Report, Scottish Grand Committee, column 18, in how many of the fatal accident inquiries were the managers or the owners, judged by the Sheriff to have been negligent of the interests and well-being of the resident who died. - Inc fact that...

Pursuant to his Answer of 8th February, Official Report, Scottish Grand Committee, column 18, what proposals he intends to introduce in response to the recommendations of the sheriffs who conducted fatal accident inquiries into the deaths of several elderly residents of privately owned residential homes. - Inc fact that will...

Pursuant to his Answer of 8th February, Official Report, Scottish Grand Committee, column 18, what proposals he intends to introduce in response to the recommendations of the sheriffs who conducted fatal accident inquiries into the deaths of several elderly residents of privately owned residential homes. - Inc fact that will...

What recent representations he has received concerning the appointment of lay representatives to each sheriff court user advisory committee. - Membership of sheriff court advisory committees is a matter for sheriffs principal concerned.

What recent representations he has received concerning the appointment of lay representatives to each sheriff court user advisory committee. - Membership of sheriff court advisory committees is a matter for sheriffs principal concerned.

How many patients have been discharged from compulsory detention by way of an appeal to a sheriff in each of the past seven years; in how many such hearings before a sheriff the patient was represented by a lawyer. - Information not held centrally. (Holding answer 13 July 1994).

How many patients have been discharged from compulsory detention by way of an appeal to a sheriff in each of the past seven years; in how many such hearings before a sheriff the patient was represented by a lawyer. - Information not held centrally. (Holding answer 13 July 1994).

In how many civil cases to date in the Court of Session the proof has not proceeded on the day fixed and has settled on the day of the proof; what costs have been incurred by the Scottish civil legal aid system in relation to such "last minute settlements"; and...

In how many civil cases to date in the Court of Session the proof has not proceeded on the day fixed and has settled on the day of the proof; what costs have been incurred by the Scottish civil legal aid system in relation to such "last minute settlements"; and...

How many temporary sheriffs hold commissions to serve in sheriff courts in Scotland; how many sessions were undertaken by temporary sheriffs in each of the past five years; how many temporary sheriffs were employed in the Scottish courts for more than 80 per cent. of the available court sitting days...

How many temporary sheriffs hold commissions to serve in sheriff courts in Scotland; how many sessions were undertaken by temporary sheriffs in each of the past five years; how many temporary sheriffs were employed in the Scottish courts for more than 80 per cent. of the available court sitting days...

What proportion of a sheriff's time is taken on (a) civil and (b) criminal and other work.

What proportion of a sheriff's time is taken on (a) civil and (b) criminal and other work.

How many applications were received following the intimation for two judicial vacancies on the Shrieval Bench in the Scots Law Times; and how many applicants were female.

How many applications were received following the intimation for two judicial vacancies on the Shrieval Bench in the Scots Law Times; and how many applicants were female.

How many sheriffs there are; and how many are women. - Figures given. (Holding answer 30 Nov 1993).

How many sheriffs there are; and how many are women. - Figures given. (Holding answer 30 Nov 1993).

How many judgements the Sheriff of Grampian and the Islands, sitting at Peterhead, has had avizandum for a period in excess of two months; if he will specify the date on which avizandum was made in respect of each case. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 3.2.93).

How many judgements the Sheriff of Grampian and the Islands, sitting at Peterhead, has had avizandum for a period in excess of two months; if he will specify the date on which avizandum was made in respect of each case. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 3.2.93).

What is the rate of remuneration of temporary sheriffs. - Inc fig & fact that rate is at present under review.

What is the rate of remuneration of temporary sheriffs. - Inc fig & fact that rate is at present under review.

Extract from the Lord President & the Lord Justice Clerks report on Sheriff Ewen Stewart. SO. 1992.

Extract from the Lord President & the Lord Justice Clerks report on Sheriff Ewen Stewart. SO. 1992.

Statement on findings of the investigation undertaken by the Lord President and Lord Justice Clerk of the fitness for office of Sheriff Ewen Stewart. - Inc fact that am arranging to be placed in Library their lordships letter of 10 Feb 1992, together with appendix A & appendix C. (Dep...

Statement on findings of the investigation undertaken by the Lord President and Lord Justice Clerk of the fitness for office of Sheriff Ewen Stewart. - Inc fact that am arranging to be placed in Library their lordships letter of 10 Feb 1992, together with appendix A & appendix C. (Dep...

Whether he will make a decision on the case of Sheriff Ewen Stewart before 16th July. - Ref to 211 c612W. (Holding answer 7 July 1992).

Whether he will make a decision on the case of Sheriff Ewen Stewart before 16th July. - Ref to 211 c612W. (Holding answer 7 July 1992).

SI 1992/1677 (Negative instrument). Coming into force on day following expiry of 40 days. (S.164).

SI 1992/1677 (Negative instrument). Coming into force on day following expiry of 40 days. (S.164).

What action he will take on the findings of the inquiry into the conduct of Sheriff Ewen Stewart carried out by the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Justice Clerk.

What action he will take on the findings of the inquiry into the conduct of Sheriff Ewen Stewart carried out by the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Justice Clerk.

How many persons currently hold commissions as (a) full-time sheriffs and (b) temporary sheriffs. - 96 full-time sheriffs & 110 persons as temporary sheriffs. (Holding answer 12 May 1992).

How many persons currently hold commissions as (a) full-time sheriffs and (b) temporary sheriffs. - 96 full-time sheriffs & 110 persons as temporary sheriffs. (Holding answer 12 May 1992).