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Written question asked by Dennis Canavan (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 1997. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
What plans he has to (a) reform or (b) abolish the feu system.
Answer

Mr. Canavan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to (a) reform or (b) abolish the feu system. [1065] Mr. McLeish: The Scottish Law Commission is reviewing this area as part of its Fifth Programme. Once the Commission has reported we will be considering the best way of taking forward the Government's commitment to abolishing the feudal system in the light of that report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1065; 295 c71W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Land Ownership Property law Scotland Tenure