§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the unsatisfactory state of the law in Scotland relating to the estates of persons dying intestate there; and what steps he is taking to improve it; and when those steps will take the form of legislation.
§ Mr. MaclayNo doubt the hon. and learned Member has in mind the recommendations of the Mackintosh Committee on the Law of Succession. Legislation on this subject is being prepared but I cannot yet say when it will be possible to introduce a Bill.