§ 35. Mr. W. Yatesasked the Attorney-General if I e will introduce legislation so that people whose solicitors fail to register a lease, resulting in loss of their livelihood, can receive redress at law.
§ The Attorney-General (Sir John Hobson)A person who has suffered loss as a result of his solicitor's failure to exercise due skill and care has a remedy under the present law, and there does not appear to be any need for legislation.
§ Mr. YatesAlthough I am aware that people of very small means can apply for legal aid, would my right hon. and learned Friend examine again at a later date the whole problem which would arise should a person fail in the case which I have in mind and of which my right hon. and learned Friend has details?
§ The Attorney-GeneralThat question seems to raise the question of legal aid. Of course, I shall be delighted to examine au case if my hon. Friend will send me details of what he has in mind.