Worshipful Company of Scriveners (Hansard, 10 February 1999)

HC Deb 10 February 1999 vol 325 c255W 255W

§ Mr. Gardiner
To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to end the monopoly in London of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners. [70040]

§ Mr. Hoon
The Government have concluded that the monopoly of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners over notarial work in the central London area should be ended. An appropriate amendment will be moved to the Access to Justice Bill.