§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations he has received about the Consumer Arbitration Agreements Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Rugby and Kenilworth; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeI have asked the Department's Advisory Committee on Arbitration Law, chaired by Lord Justice Mustill, to examine the issues raised by the Bill as a matter of urgency. The Committee will consider representations by interested parties. Those interested in submitting evidence should contact the secretary of the committee as soon as possible.