HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 cc318-9W
Mr. Corrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the operation of the law relating to the liability of community councillors for claims and damages in court actions.

Mr. McElhone

My right hon. Friend's understanding is that community councils are in the same position as the numerous voluntary bodies and associations which for many years have carried out activities of the kind which community councils will undertake, without experiencing difficulty over the legal liability of their members. My right hon. Friend is not therefore persuaded that there is any need to amend the law relating to community councils.