HC Deb 04 February 1932 vol 261 cc274-5W
Mr. E. GRENFELL

asked the Attorney-General whether he has considered the Reports of the Law Society and the General Council of the Bar on the proposals put forward in April, 1930, by the London Chamber of Commerce for reducing the cost of litigation; and whether, in view of the lapse of time since the issue of these reports and the importance of the matter to the commercial community, especially in the present difficult period, he will indicate what steps are being taken to put into practice those recommendations upon which the three bodies are in agreement?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

I have considered the reports to which the hon. Member refers. So far as they advocate changes which can be effected by Rules of Court, I understand that they are being considered by the Supreme Court Rule Committee. Some of the changes advocated with regard to evidence would require legislation. I hope that a Bill dealing with this subject may be introduced at an early date.