§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will introduce legislation to bring Crown immunity in England and Wales into line with the formulation of the rule of construction established for Scottish courts by the decision in the case of Lord Advocate on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defencev. Strathclyde regional council and v. Dumbarton district council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe Government have decided to appeal against the decision of the Court of Session to the House of Lords. It would be inappropriate to consider action in advance of that appeal.