Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If the Lord Advocate has given approval to the Scottish Law Commission to give high priority in its fifth programme to the abolition of the feudal system.

Answer: Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Lord Advocate has given approval to the Scottish Law Commission to give high priority in its fifth programme to the abolition of the feudal system; and if he will make a statement. [15495] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The Scottish Law Commission has been considering abolition of the feudal system as part of its fourth programme of law reform. I understand that my noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate has, at my request, said to the Scottish Law Commission that this should be treated as a matter of priority in any fifth programme. Until such time as the Scottish Law Commission's fifth programme of law reform has been presented to Parliament, it would not be proper for me to make a statement on its contents.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 290 c309W; 15495
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Land Law Ownership Property law Lord Advocate Reform Scotland Tenure Scottish Law Commission