To ask the Secretary of State for Justice for what reasons Kerobo's licence for claims management was suspended; what process his Department undertook before lifting that suspension; on what date that suspension was lifted; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice for what reasons Kerobo's licence for claims management was suspended; what process his Department undertook before lifting that suspension; on what date that suspension was lifted; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department takes to monitor licensed claims management companies' compliance with regulatory requirements; what process it follows to investigate suspected breaches of such compliance; which claims management companies have been so investigated in the last two years; and what the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department takes to monitor licensed claims management companies' compliance with regulatory requirements; what process it follows to investigate suspected breaches of such compliance; which claims management companies have been so investigated in the last two years; and what the...

I am grateful to the Minister for those assurances. In the light of what she has said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 103 not moved.]

I am grateful to the Minister for those assurances. In the light of what she has said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 103 not moved.]

I am very grateful that we have someone as clever as the noble Viscount, who understands some of these issues. The issue of ““professional”” in the context that we were discussing in our previous debate is about trying to differentiate between what someone does in their working life and outside, and...

I am very grateful that we have someone as clever as the noble Viscount, who understands some of these issues. The issue of ““professional”” in the context that we were discussing in our previous debate is about trying to differentiate between what someone does in their working life and outside, and...

We have been treated to an avalanche of promises. One can hardly wait for them to be realised, as we are sure they will, knowing the Minister’s track record. Against that background, I have no hesitation in seeking to withdraw Amendment No. 93. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

We have been treated to an avalanche of promises. One can hardly wait for them to be realised, as we are sure they will, knowing the Minister’s track record. Against that background, I have no hesitation in seeking to withdraw Amendment No. 93. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

The history of professions goes back to 1700 and beyond. Mechanical engineers, for instance, are different because they are in a self-regulated profession and arrival is by examination. Botanists and all kinds of other people are members of professional bodies. There is no government regulation; there is an entirely self-regulated arrival. That...

The history of professions goes back to 1700 and beyond. Mechanical engineers, for instance, are different because they are in a self-regulated profession and arrival is by examination. Botanists and all kinds of other people are members of professional bodies. There is no government regulation; there is an entirely self-regulated arrival. That...

moved Amendments Nos. 90 to 91:"Page 9, line 29, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””""Page 9, line 45, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””" On Question, amendments agreed to. [Amendment No. 92 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.]

moved Amendments Nos. 90 to 91:"Page 9, line 29, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””""Page 9, line 45, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””" On Question, amendments agreed to. [Amendment No. 92 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.]

I very much welcome what the Minister said, but perhaps I may press her on two further points. First, on referral fees, there is a great deal of concern over what are colloquially known as ““kick-backs”” between the claims management company, solicitors, doctors, other medical professionals and so on. I would hope that...

I very much welcome what the Minister said, but perhaps I may press her on two further points. First, on referral fees, there is a great deal of concern over what are colloquially known as ““kick-backs”” between the claims management company, solicitors, doctors, other medical professionals and so on. I would hope that...

I respond in the context of the report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. The noble Lord, Lord Hunt, will recognise that I take the committee’s recommendations very seriously. I have undertaken to ensure that we consider them properly and I will bring forward appropriate amendments on Report. As I say, I frame my remarks...

I respond in the context of the report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. The noble Lord, Lord Hunt, will recognise that I take the committee’s recommendations very seriously. I have undertaken to ensure that we consider them properly and I will bring forward appropriate amendments on Report. As I say, I frame my remarks...

moved Amendment No. 82:"Page 8, line 26, leave out ““permit or””" The noble Lord said: Amendments Nos. 82 and 85 are effectively a variation on the ““may””/““shall”” theme, in that they delete ““permit or”” to leave only ““require””, thereby toughening up a requirement. Amendments Nos. 83 and 84 highlight another closely related point on the nature of the...

moved Amendment No. 82:"Page 8, line 26, leave out ““permit or””" The noble Lord said: Amendments Nos. 82 and 85 are effectively a variation on the ““may””/““shall”” theme, in that they delete ““permit or”” to leave only ““require””, thereby toughening up a requirement. Amendments Nos. 83 and 84 highlight another closely related point on the nature of the...

moved Amendment No. 78:"Page 8, line 21, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””" On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendments Nos. 79 to 81 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. 78:"Page 8, line 21, leave out ““may”” and insert ““shall””" On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendments Nos. 79 to 81 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. 88:"Page 9, line 27, leave out ““may enable”” and insert ““shall require””" On Question, amendment agreed to.

moved Amendment No. 88:"Page 9, line 27, leave out ““may enable”” and insert ““shall require””" On Question, amendment agreed to.

I am grateful to the Minister for what she has said. Looking back on the many sittings of this Committee, I thank the noble Baroness for the many commitments that she has given. We have been greatly reassured by the way in which she has set about dealing with some longstanding problems...

I am grateful to the Minister for what she has said. Looking back on the many sittings of this Committee, I thank the noble Baroness for the many commitments that she has given. We have been greatly reassured by the way in which she has set about dealing with some longstanding problems...

Before the noble Baroness moves on to the next amendment, on advertising, I recall that the Better Regulation Task Force report instanced on page 24 an advertisement headed, ““Did the doctor or nurse make you worse?””. I am delighted to see that the Minister has a copy in front of her. The Arculus report...

Before the noble Baroness moves on to the next amendment, on advertising, I recall that the Better Regulation Task Force report instanced on page 24 an advertisement headed, ““Did the doctor or nurse make you worse?””. I am delighted to see that the Minister has a copy in front of her. The Arculus report...

moved Amendment No. 94:"Page 10, line 11, at end insert—" ““(1)   Regulations shall make, or shall require the Regulator to make, provision about the advertising standards required of an authorised person. (2)   Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) shall in particular provide that— (a)   advertising should be compliant with the codes of practice about professional conduct; (b)   advertising must...

moved Amendment No. 94:"Page 10, line 11, at end insert—" ““(1)   Regulations shall make, or shall require the Regulator to make, provision about the advertising standards required of an authorised person. (2)   Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) shall in particular provide that— (a)   advertising should be compliant with the codes of practice about professional conduct; (b)   advertising must...

I am grateful to the noble Viscount; that is a good point. My understanding is that certain professions carry with them certain standards and rules that apply in a broader context than simply the work that one does. The critical factor in this context would be how a person operated in...

I am grateful to the noble Viscount; that is a good point. My understanding is that certain professions carry with them certain standards and rules that apply in a broader context than simply the work that one does. The critical factor in this context would be how a person operated in...