§ Lord Ponsonby of Shulbredeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans there are to end the monopoly in London of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners. [HL1004]
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)The Govenment has concluded that the monopoly of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners over notarial work in the central London area should be ended. An appropriate amendment will be moved to the Access to Justice Bill.