HC Deb 11 May 1983 vol 42 c294W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Attorney-General when he received the report of the Lay Observer on alleged maladministration and neglect upon the part of solicitors; and if he proposes action in connection with this.

The Solicitor-General

The eighth annual report of the Lay Observer was published and laid before Parliament on 28 April. The report drew attention to certain proposals for legislation and some which will require consultation between Departments. These are under consideration. There was no general allegation of maladministration or neglect on the part of solicitors, and the professional conduct of solicitors is, in any case, a matter for the Law Society.