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Proceeding contribution from Barry Gardiner (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 July 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Summer Recess Adjournment.


Summer Recess Adjournment

Would my hon. Friend accept that it is not simply a matter of bailiffs being out of control, but a matter of councils—in this case Brent council—not communicating effectively when they have come to an agreement with the debtor on how to pay over a period of time, and then allowing the bailiffs to continue with the process of distraint, which causes enormous distress to constituents?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c849-50 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Link
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