Written question asked by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will assess the advantages of extending the provisions of Part V of the Crime and Punishment Bill (Scotland) to members of the Faculty of Advocates to enhance consumer protection. - (Holding answer 18 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. McFall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will assess the advantages of extending the provisions of part V of the Crime and Punishment Bill (Scotland) to members of the Faculty of Advocates to enhance consumer protection. [19073] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 18 March 1997]: My right hon. Friend has no immediate plans to extend the provisions of part V to members of the Faculty of Advocates. Such a proposal would require consultation with those affected and further detailed consideration in the light of experience of the implementation of these provisions in relation to solicitors.

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