Proceeding contribution from Baroness Burt of Solihull (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 5 July 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [Lords].

Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [Lords]

Before the hon. Gentleman leaves this issue, does he agree that someone who intentionally sets out to mislead or even defraud may have all the necessary qualifications? That also applies to solicitors. However, would not a positive licensing system mean that everyone would at least start out with a minimum qualification and understanding of what they are doing? Therefore the likelihood of estate agents acting in ignorance would be reduced and that would be a great benefit to the industry and the customer.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 462 c1129
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Consumers Commercial secrets Licensing Energy supply Estate agents Gas and Electricity Consumer Council Qualifications Protection Postal services National Consumer Council Standards Training Regulation Consumer Council for Postal Services
Legislation: Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [Lords]

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