Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 October 2006.

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Draft Bill

Question: When they will reply to the letter dated 20 September from Philip Evans, chair of the Enforcement Law Reform Group, concerning the draft Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill; and whether they propose to submit that draft Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.

Answer: My right honourable and noble friend the Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor replied to Mr Evans's letter on 20 October 2006. The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill was published in draft on 25 July and has been available for pre-legislative scrutiny by interested parties. There are no plans to invite a parliamentary committee to conduct a specific scrutiny inquiry on the Bill, though any comments from parliamentary bodies are welcome.

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