Written question asked by Sean Hughes (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 1989. It was answered by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 November 1989 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Written question

Question

To give cost to the Exchequer of implementing section 22 of the Estate Agents Act 1979; when DTI expects to give a considered response to recommendation of Professor Likierman on the implementation of section 22; whether DTI has consulted Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, National Association of Estate Agents, Incorporated Society of Valuers & Auctions & the Law Society re the main conclusions of the Likierman reports; & if DTI plans to implement the recommendation that estate agents should be brought under greater control through tests of competence. - Includes ref to Review of estate agency. (DEP 5080).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

162 c286-7W;162 c284-5W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Codes of practice Consumers Costs Estate agents Qualifications Protection Training Unfair practices

Legislation

Estate Agents Act 1979

Contains statistics

Yes