§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will seek to introduce legislation giving protection to lessees of motor vehicles in Scotland similar to that provided for lessees in England under the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1983.
§ Mr. ForthI have been asked to reply.
The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission recommended in their report on the sale and supply of goods (Law Corn. No. 160, Scot. Law Com. No. 104, Cm. 137) that the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 be extended to Scotland. This would give statutory protection to lessees of motor vehicles in Scotland, particularly in respect of implied terms as to quality and fitness for purpose. The Government have announced their support for the Law Commission's recommendations and the intention to legislate at an appropriate opportunity.