§ Lord Jacquesasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will arrange for the publication of a new edition of the Guide to the Law relating to Industrial and Provident Societies, which is now out of print.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Hesketh)It is recognised that this is a useful publication which is now out of date. The Registry of Friendly Societies is considering a new edition probably after enactment of the legislation envisaged in the Green PaperFriendly Societies—A New Framework.