Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by David Lock (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, What proposals he has for changes in the workings of the legal profession. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what proposals he has for changes in the workings of the legal profession. [155207] Mr. Lock: On 7 March 2001, the Director General of Fair Trading published his report on competition in the market for professional services. The Government are keen to remove restrictive practices that are not in the public interest and which reduce incentives on lawyers to provide innovative and affordable services to the public. We will consult on the report, and consider responses on the Director General's analysis before taking further action.

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