Oral Answers to Questions — Solicitors (Registry of Leases)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 16 Mawrth 1964.

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Photo of Mr William Yates Mr William Yates , The Wrekin 12:00, 16 Mawrth 1964

asked the Attorney-General if I e will introduce legislation so that people whose solicitors fail to register a lease, resulting in loss of their livelihood, can receive redress at law.

Photo of Sir John Hobson Sir John Hobson , Warwick and Leamington

A person who has suffered loss as a result of his solicitor's failure to exercise due skill and care has a remedy under the present law, and there does not appear to be any need for legislation.

Photo of Mr William Yates Mr William Yates , The Wrekin

Although I am aware that people of very small means can apply for legal aid, would my right hon. and learned Friend examine again at a later date the whole problem which would arise should a person fail in the case which I have in mind and of which my right hon. and learned Friend has details?

Photo of Sir John Hobson Sir John Hobson , Warwick and Leamington

That question seems to raise the question of legal aid. Of course, I shall be delighted to examine au case if my hon. Friend will send me details of what he has in mind.