Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2006. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 March 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

European Employment Practices

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what action she is taking to ensure that English notaries are able to practise in other European countries.

Answer: [holding answer 14 March 2006]: I have been asked to reply.The Government have supported the inclusion of notary services within the European Commission's proposal for a directive on services in the internal market. However, in its first reading of the directive the European Parliament has proposed excluding those exercising official authority from the scope of the directive, and specifically identifies notaries as an example. This would have the effect of excluding notaries from the scope of the directive. Discussions on the scope of the directive are continuing.The UK SOLVIT Centre in DTI, which helps businesses and citizens enforce their EU cross-border rights, is also taking forward a case on behalf of an English notary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58605; 444 c302W;444 c302W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Notaries Public
Tuesday, 25 April 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Qualifications Notaries
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk