112. Mr. Clark Hutchinsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the law in Scotland governing warrant sales is operating equitably and with regard to human dignity; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis is one aspect only, although an important aspect, of the law relating to diligence which is at present under review by the Scottish Law Commission; and I have no doubt that the working party which the commission has set up to examine this problem in detail will take into account the considerations mentioned by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the dis- 282W satisfaction with the warrant sale system, he will introduce legislation to provide a more satisfactory method of recovering debts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis is one aspect only, although an important aspect, of the law relating to the enforcement of obligations which is at present under review by the Scottish Law Commission. Any legislation on this difficult topic should await the commission's report.