§ Mr. Malcolm MacPhersonasked the Lord Advocate to what extent the principles of Scottish law are applied in drawing up Government contracts to be placed with Scottish firms.
§ The Lord AdvocateItis not the policy of the Government to exclude the application of the law of Scotland in contracts between Government Departments and Scottish firms. The method of applying Scots law in "The Standard Conditions of Government Contracts for Store Purchases" where Scottish firms are concerned is under consideration.