HC Deb 24 June 1958 vol 590 cc231-2
35. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to give effect to the legal aid and legal advice provisions under Sections 5 and 7 of the Legal Aid and Solicitors (Scotland) Act, 1949.

Mr. Maclay

I hope to bring Section 7 of the Act into force towards the end of this financial year and to follow that by bringing Section 5 into force in the next financial year.

Mr. Hector Hughes

Does the Secretary of State realise that to bring those Sections of the Act into force would not only tend to reduce the cost of the scheme but would greatly assist persons contemplating legal proceedings? Is he aware that his announcement will be received with satisfaction?