HC Deb 22 November 1949 vol 470 cc189-90
39. Mr. Willis

asked the Lord Advocate the effects of the decision to postpone the coming into operation of the Legal Aid and Solicitors (Scotland) Act.

The Lord Advocate (Mr. John Wheatley)

Discussions are proceeding with the interests concerned as to which parts of the Act can be brought into operation, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Mr. Willis

In view of the very full information given to the House last week concerning England, can my right hon. and learned Friend say why it takes so long, in the case of Scotland, to make a statement?

The Lord Advocate

Because we have a different procedure and a different jurisdiction in our courts in Scotland, and we are anxious to get the best possible results having regard to those differences.