HC Deb 05 July 1938 vol 338 cc213-4W
Mr. Cassells

asked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware of the practice whereby Press publication is made of inventories of deceased persons, thereby causing pain and embarrassment to those immediately concerned; and what steps is he prepared to take to obviate such happenings in future?

Mr. Colville

Inventories are open to public inspection at a fee of 1s. each under Act of Sederunt of 16th July, 1929, made by the Court of Session under statutory power to regulate fees with the concurrence of the Treasury. The matter is primarily for the consideration of the court but I am informed that, in consequence of representations made to the court, inquiries are being made with a view to the matter being submitted to the Sheriff Court Rules Council for consideration.