HC Deb 06 December 1967 vol 755 cc298-9W
53. Mr. Doig

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek to amend the law which at present requires corroboration of evidence.

Mr. Buchan

My right hon. Friend intends to introduce legislation as soon as convenient to implement the recommendation of the Scottish Law Commission that the requirement of corroboration should be abolished in most types of civil proceedings.

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