§ 34. Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the fact that tenants appearing before the rent panels on appeal are confronted with 1452 Queen's Counsel briefed on behalf of the landlords, he will extend the Legal Aid Scheme to cover the needs of such tenants.
§ Mr. RossI do not consider that there is justification at present for extending legal aid to proceedings before rent assessment committees. I will, however, keep this matter under review.