HL Deb 25 October 1990 vol 522 cc1556-7

45 Clause 14, page 19, line 8, leave out 'providing such services in the course of practising as solicitors'.

46 Page 19, line 14, leave out 'providing such services in the course of practising as solicitors'.

Lord Fraser of Carmyllie

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 45 and 46.

These amendments are intended to deal with concerns which were expressed here and in another place about the demarcation of regulatory responsibilities between the Scottish Conveyancing and Executry Services Board and the Law Society. They make absolutely clear that the jurisdiction of the board does not extend to solicitors, who will be regulated by the Law Society alone. It will not be possible for a solicitor to register as a qualified conveyancer or an executry practitioner without first having his name removed from the roll of solicitors.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 45 and 46.—(Lord Fraser of Carmyllie.)

Lord Macaulay of Bragar

My Lords, I welcome these amendments, which are very much in the public interest. They clarify the disciplinary situation between the two sets of operators.

On Question, Motion agreed to.