Damages (Hansard, 16 February 1981)

§ Mr. David Hunt
asked the Attorney-General if he will introduce legislation similar to the Damages (Scotland) Act 1976 to apply to England and Wales.

The Solicitor-General
It is the Government's intention to introduce such legislation.

§ Mr. David Hunt
asked the Attorney-General if, following the decision of the House of Lords in Gammel v Wilson on 5 February, he will urgently seek to amend the law relating to damages for death recoverable by the estate of the deceased.

The Solicitor-General
The Government intend, at a suitable opportunity, to implement recommendation 19 of the report of the Royal Commission on civil liability and compensation for personal injury that a claim for pecuniary loss in respect of the "lost years" should not survive for the benefit of the deceased's estate.

§ Mr. David Hunt
asked the Attorney-General what consideration he has given to recommendations 1 to 71 in the report of the Royal Commission on civil liability and compensation for personal injury 1978 (Cmnd. 7054–1), and in particular recommendation 19; and what action he proposes to take to implement these recommendations.

The Solicitor-General
The Government have considered this group of recommendations and intend to introduce legislation, at a suitable opportunity, based on recommendations 1, 5, 6, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 30, 35, 38, 45, 46 and 69.