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Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to bring forward legislation to amend the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 on the enforcement sector.

Answer

On 17 July 2023, following a review of the fees that enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers can recover when using the taking control of goods procedure, we announced that we intended to amend the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 to uplift such fees by 5%. We also announced that we would consult on reforms that aimed to encourage earlier and cheaper settlement of debt. We said that we would implement any reforms and the fee uplifts at the same time, in order to balance the need to ensure that there is a sustainable enforcement industry with making sure that those facing enforcement action are treated fairly. That consultation closed on 6 December 2023.

We received detailed feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and the Enforcement Conduct Board have been consulted. A response to the consultation will be published and a timetable for implementation will be announced in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25785
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Debt collection Fees and charges
Legislation
Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
Link
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