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Written question asked by Malcolm Savidge (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 1998. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What proposals his Department has to protect women from domestic violence. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Savidge: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals his Department has to protect women from domestic violence. [49924] Mr. McLeish: Tackling domestic violence is a priority for the Scottish Office. We are now setting up a Scottish Partnership on Domestic Violence to bring together all the key interests in developing a strategy and in promoting better services for abused women.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
316 c479W; 49924
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Women Domestic abuse Scotland