Mr. Secretary Campbell, supported by the Lord Advocate and Mr. Alick Buchanan-Smith, presented a Bill to amend the law with respect to sheriff courts in Scotland, and for purposes connected therewith: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 81.]

Mr. Secretary Davies, supported by Sir John Eden, Mr. Frederick Corfield, Mr. Maurice Macmillan, Mr. Nicholas Ridley, and Mr. David Howell, presented a Bill to repeal the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation Act, 1966 and dissolve the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation; to terminate the power to make industrial investment schemes under the Industrial Expansion Act, 1968 otherwise than for the purpose of revoking or varying any such scheme made before the passing of this Act; and for purposes connected with those matters: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 80.]

Mr. Martin McLaren presented a Bill to make new provision in relation to powers of attorney and the delegation by trustees of their trusts, powers and discretions: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time upon Friday, 22nd January and to be printed. [Bill 82.]