HC Deb 19 March 1956 vol 550 cc809-10
13. Mr. H. Fraser

asked the Attorney-General whether, in order to safeguard the interests of minors and others, he will take steps to alter the High Court rules so that, in future, compensation and other payments be invested in dated rather than undated Government securities, where the investment of such funds falls within the discretion of the court.

The Solicitor-General (Sir Harry Hylton-Foster)

No. The court always endeavours to select the investments which best serve the interests of the parties and, depending on the circumstances, either dated or undated securities may do so. In the selection of suitable investments, the court usually seeks the advice and agreement of the parties.