Estate Agents Act

HC Deb 29 April 1982 vol 22 cc311-2W

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Minister for Trade (1) when he will bring into force the provisions of the Estate Agents Act requiring an agent who takes deposits, whether contract or pre-contract, to be insured;

(2) when he will bring into force the provisions of section 18 of the Estate Agents Act;

(3) when he will bring into force the provisions of the Estate Agents Act relating to the power to limit the size of pre-contract deposits;

(4) when he will bring into force the provisions of the Estate Agents Act prescribing minimum standards of competence.

Dr. Vaughan

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.