HL Deb 22 October 1997 vol 582 c209WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to their Answer of 17 July (WA 119), how many reports by the Law Commission containing proposals for legislation remain under consideration by the Government.

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)

Seventeen reports remain under consideration. Ten are the responsibility of the Lord Chancellor's Department and seven of other government departments.