HC Deb 24 June 1964 vol 697 cc381-2
7. Mr. Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to make the provisions of the Succession (Scotland) Act known to the public.

Lady Tweedsmuir

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Reply my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, Leith (Mr. Hoy) on 17th June.

Mr. Clark Hutchison

Does my noble Friend agree that this Act underlines the need for people to make wills and the wisdom of so doing?

Lady Tweedsmuir

Yes, Sir. However carefully the Act has been framed, it cannot be anything but a substitute for the making of a will, and I hope that everyone will note how important it is to make a will.

Miss Herbison

Is the noble Lady aware that the vast majority of women in Scotland know the provisions of the Bill, since they waited many years to get it and had to depend upon this side of the House pushing the Government to bring it forward?

Lady Tweedsmuir

The fact remains that it was this Government that got the Bill on the Statute Book.