§ Lord CHORLEYasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they are taking to amend the law of conspiracy.
§ The LORD CHANCELLORThe Report of the Law Commission regarding the law of England and Wales on this subject is expected in January. When it is received and considered the Government intend to introduce without delay comprehensive legislation to reform this branch of the law. Any possible implications for Scotland will be considered by my Scottish Ministerial colleagues.
House adjourned at twelve minutes past seven o'clock