Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Wednesday, 10 January 2007, in the House of Lords.

Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [HL]

Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill (HL). Lords Committee stage third day. Clauses 53 to 66 agreed to, clauses 52, 59, 62 agreed to as amended. Schedulae 6 agreed to. Schedules 7 and 8 agreed to as amended. Bill reported with amendments (HL Bill 25). Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 688 c99-110GC
Session: 2006-07
Department: Department of Trade and Industry
Legislative stage: Committee stage
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Related items: Consumers Estate Agents and Redress Bill (HL) . Explanatory Notes (HL Bill 2-EN) also published.
Thursday, 16 November 2006
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House of Lords
Proceeding contributions: Lord Truscott | 688 c99GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 124: 124: Clause 52, page 30, line 31, at end insert— ““( ) Sections 172 to 17...; Lord De Mauley | 688 c100GC (Link to this contribution) This is one in a series of amendments that would convert the word ““may”” to ““must”” or ““shall””. ...; Lord Truscott | 688 c100-1GC (Link to this contribution) The purpose of the Bill as regards redress schemes is to authorise the Secretary of State to make it...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c101GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 126: 126: Schedule 6, page 60, line 29, at end insert— ““(a)”” The noble Lord...; Baroness Turner of Camden | 688 c99GC (Link to this contribution) If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as th...; Lord Truscott | 688 c108GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 143: 143: Clause 59, page 37, line 28, at end insert— ““““modify”” has the sam...; Baroness Wilcox | 688 c108GC (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for that full answer. I understand that my point about plumbers, electricians a...; Lord Truscott | 688 c103-4GC (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lee of Trafford, and my noble friend Lord Borrie for their ins...; Baroness Wilcox | 688 c106GC (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for that reply. I still think that this is micro-management at the greatest lev...; Lord Truscott | 688 c107-8GC (Link to this contribution) This clause relates to contracts concluded away from business premises—namely, doorstep selling. The...; Lord Truscott | 688 c104GC (Link to this contribution) I thank the noble Earl for that intervention. We shall certainly look at the groupings for the next ...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c104GC (Link to this contribution) In the circumstances, I withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 1...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c100GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 125: 125: Schedule 6, page 60, line 29, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c102GC (Link to this contribution) I am sorry that the Minister is not more supportive of our amendments, but I hear what he has to say...; Lord Truscott | 688 c110GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 154: 154: Schedule 8, page 73, line 6, at end insert— On Question, amendment ...; Lord Truscott | 688 c110GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 153: 153: Schedule 7, page 71, line 12, at end insert— ““Housing Act 2004 (c. ...; Lord Truscott | 688 c110GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 152: 152: Clause 62, page 39, line 3, at end insert— ““““modify”” has the same...; Lord Truscott | 688 c110GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 148 to 151: 148: Clause 61, page 38, line 19, at end insert— ““( ) section 2...; Lord Borrie | 688 c103GC (Link to this contribution) I shall comment on Amendment No. 131. The noble Lord, Lord Lee of Trafford, explained that the £500 ...; Baroness Wilcox | 688 c105GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 139: 139: Clause 53 , page 31, leave out lines 29 to 31 The noble Baroness sa...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c103GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 129: 129: Schedule 6 , page 62, line 13, after ““in”” insert— ““(a)”” The nob...; Lord Truscott | 688 c102GC (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lee of Trafford, for bringing forward these amendments. The am...; Lord Lee of Trafford | 688 c101GC (Link to this contribution) Given what the Minister has said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withd...; Lord Truscott | 688 c110GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 146: 146: Clause 61, page 38, line 13, after ““order”” insert ““or regulations...; Lord Truscott | 688 c105-6GC (Link to this contribution) These clauses relate to the duty to keep records, and the consequences of an estate agent failing to...; Baroness Wilcox | 688 c106GC (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 141: 141: Clause 58, page 36, line 19, at end insert— ““( ) Regulations in thi...; Earl of Caithness | 688 c104GC (Link to this contribution) Perhaps I can ask the Minister for help in regard to later stages of the Bill. On the previous two a...
Subjects: Complaints Contracts Consumers Construction Direct selling Housing Estate agents Regulation Tenants
Legislation: Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill (HL) 2006-07
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Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [HL]

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