§ 23. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will introduce legislation to ensure that when a house is to be auctioned a copy of a surveyor's certificate of condition is made available to prospective bidders.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend is not aware of any widespread need for legislation of this nature.
§ Mr. WainwrightDoes not the hon. Gentleman realise that there is a great possibility that deception can take place at such auctions? Therefore, does he not believe that if the prospective seller supplied a certificate of good repair in respect of the condition of the house, charging a small fee to the prospective bidders, it would prevent deception taking place?
§ Mr. CorfieldI do not think it is quite as simple as that. I have no evidence of any real need, but if the hon. Gentleman would like to send me evidence or discuss the matter further, I will certainly look at it and discuss it with my right hon. Friends who would be responsible for any legislation along these lines.