Proceeding contribution from David Leslie Taylor (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 5 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [HL].

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I raised the question of the regulation of bailiffs just before Christmas, and received a somewhat unsatisfactory answer from the Minister of State. A consultation exercise is currently under way, but does the hon. Gentleman agree that it is unfortunate that the Security Industry Authority will not be given any powers to handle and resolve complaints about bailiffs? People will still have to go to court. Moreover, the authority will have no powers to deal with persistent bad conduct on the part of firms or individuals, which is seen daily by citizens advice bureaux throughout the land. Are we not missing an opportunity to include the regulation of bailiffs in the Bill now, rather than at some uncertain time in the future following consultation?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 457 c1316-7
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Consumers Administration of justice Bankruptcy Cultural heritage Credit Debt collection Fees and charges Enforcement Legal aid scheme Eligibility Judiciary Exemptions Harassment Powers of entry Public appointments Museums and galleries Property Proof of identity Tribunals Training Regulation Sequestration of assets Security Industry Authority
Legislation: Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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