§ Mr. McFallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to amend the Sheriff Court Fees Order to provide that no sheriff court dues shall be payable under the order for a party, who would otherwise be liable to pay, who is in receipt of income support under part VII of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. [26966]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has no plans to extend current arrangements for exemption from court dues. The vast majority of people on income support will qualify for legal aid, which would include the payment of court fees.