§ 3.19 p.m.
The Earl of BalfourMy Lords, I beg to introduce a Bill to reform the law of Scotland with regard to the requirement of writing for certain matters and the formal validity of contractual and other documents and presumptions relating thereto; to abolish any rule of law restricting the proof of any matter to writ or oath and to abolish the procedure of reference to oath; and for connected purposes. I beg to move that this Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read a first time.—(The Earl of Balfour.)
§ On Question, Bill read a first time, and to be printed.