HC Deb 21 November 1962 vol 667 cc1231-2

Bill to extend in certain cases the time-limit for bringing legal proceedings where damages are claimed which consist of or include damages or solatium in respect of personal injuries (including any disease or impairment of a person's physical or mental condition) or in respect of a person's death; to limit the time within which proceedings for contribution may be brought under section 6 of the Law Reform (Married Woman and Tortfeasors) Act 1935 or section 3 (2) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1940; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid, presented by Mr. Buck; supported by Sir L. Heald, Mr. A. J. Irvine, Mr. Finch, Mr. C. Royle, Mr. Walder, Mr. van Straubenzee, Mr. Taverne, Mr. Hooson, and Mr. Brewis; read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Friday, 25th January, and to be printed. [Bill 30.]