§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, why, in Scotland, confirmation dues are higher than Probate Court fees in England.
§ Mr. DiamondConfirmation dues in Scotland are prescribed by Act of Sederunt made by the Court of Session with the concurrence of the Treasury.
The present level of dues was the subject of comment by the Committee on the Sheriff Court, Cmnd. 3248, and the Committee's recommendations on this matter are under consideration.