Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Lucas (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2009.

Bailiffs

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in light of the death on 7 January of Mr Andy Miller, whether they will bring forward their draft bailiff regulations.

Answer: My Lords, the House will want to offer its condolences to Mr Miller’s family. My right honourable friend the Justice Secretary immediately ordered an urgent investigation into Mr Miller’s death. The Ministry of Justice has been working on the underlying draft regulations for the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. Prior to implementation these far reaching reforms will require full public consultation and at least 12 months for careful preparation by the industry.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 706 c1670
Session: 2008-09
Oral question type: Lead
Procedure: Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Bailiffs
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Death Debt collection Miller, Andy
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk