§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the Scottish Law Commission's Memorandum No. 41 on the question of family law, occupancy rights in the matrimonial home and domestic violence; and what plans he has to give legislative effect to the proposals.
§ Mr. Harry EwingThe Law Commission's memorandum, which was published on 17th April, is a consultative document which has been sent by the Commission to a large number of interested persons and bodies for comment, if possible by the end of October. As soon as the Commission's final report is received, it will be given urgent consideration.