SCOTLAND (AMENDMENTS TO LAW)

HC Deb 24 November 1952 vol 508 c18W

Mr. Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will introduce legislation to amend the law of succession in Scotland.

Mr. J. Stuart

I regret that I can hold out no prospect of legislation on this subject during the present Session.

Mr. Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will introduce legislation to amend the law relating to limitation of actions in Scotland.

Mr. J. Stuart

I regret that there is no prospect of legislation on this subject during the present Session.

Mr. Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, and when, he will introduce legislation to amend the law relating to leasehold in Scotland.

Mr. J. Stuart

As indicated in the Gracious Speech, it is proposed during the current session to introduce legislation to extend the existing temporary Acts on leasehold property in England and Wales and in Scotland; and also to make known the Government's long-term policy. There is, however, no prospect of long-term legislation during the present Session.