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Proceeding contribution from Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [Lords].

Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [Lords]

The Minister talks about the new body being an advocate for consumers. Does he mean that it will be so in a general sense by advocating the needs of consumers, or does he envisage it taking up specific issues? I know that changes have been made in the Lords in respect of some energy consumer issues, but there is still concern that vulnerable people might not get their cases dealt with quickly unless someone acts as their advocate.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
458 c591 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Compensation Criminal records Consumers Business Closures Direct selling Electricity Financial services Estate agents Gas and Electricity Consumer Council Qualifications Ofwat Protection Property transfer Natural gas Mergers Ombudsman Office of Fair Trading Postal services National Consumer Council Scotland Water supply Regulation Wales Rented housing Consumer Council for Postal Services Consumer Direct
Legislation
Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk