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Proceeding contribution from Alan Duncan (Conservative) 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]

Let me just ask the House whether bigger means stronger. Conservative Members are concerned about the skills and experience that have been built up in Postwatch and Energywatch. Those bodies know the detailed issues in their sectors and have experienced people working for them. Perhaps the Minister will now have to concentrate on how he will ensure that those valuable skills are transferred intact to the new body. For example, will the new body retain separate sectoral specialists? Can he assure the House that it will carry at least the same weight and reputation as the existing sectoral bodies that have worked hard to get name recognition?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
458 c597-8 
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