§ Mr. Michael MorrisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress has been made towards the introduction of legislation based on the Green Paper, "Friendly Societies: a New Framework, January 1990."
§ Mr. MaplesPreparations for the proposed legislation are well in hand. Instructions have been sent to parliamentary counsel, and drafting of clauses is proceeding. A Bill will be brought forward in a future Session, when the parliamentary timetable permits.