§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will bring forward legislation to abolish the rights of feudal superiors as recommended by the Scottish Law Commission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe Scottish Law Commission is currently carrying out a major review of property law in Scotland. As part of this work, the commission published a discussion paper in July 1991176W seeking comments on various proposals for reform or abolition of the feudal system. Once responses have been received and analysed, the commission will submit a report to the Government making specific recommendations for reform. My right hon. Friend proposes to await this report before deciding whether a change in the law is needed.