§ Mr. Spencerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many people the Director General of Fair Trading has banned under the Estate Agents Act 1979 in each year since the Act came into force.
§ Mr. HowardI am informed by the Director General of Fair Trading that the number of prohibition orders made during last year is:
Number *1982 2 1983 6 1984 6 1985 12 1986 17 * (May-December) A further five orders are subject to appeal. Three of the orders listed have since been expunged from the public register kept by the Director General. Further information can be obtained from the Director General.