HC Deb 23 April 1985 vol 77 cc392-3W
Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what is the average length of time taken by investigations leading to banning orders under the Estate Agents Act 1979;

(2) how many banning orders have been made under the Estate Agents Act 1979 in each year since the Act came into effect.

Mr. Fletcher

These are matters for the Director General of Fair Trading. I have been in touch with him and he will write to the hon. Member shortly.

Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the operation of the Estate Agents Act 1979.

Mr. Fletcher

Yes, but I will continue to keep a close watch on the working of the Act.

Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now implement sections 16 and 17 of the Estate Agents Act 1979; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fletcher

No. I do not consider that there is any urgent need to implement these sections, but I will continue to keep the situation under review.