§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Attorney-General if he will set upper limits on the expenses which bailiffs may claim against debtors; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell on 21 November 1990 at column125. There are at present no plans to increase the fees, charges and expenses which may be recovered under the Distress for Rent Rules 1988.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Attorney-General (1) if he will establish a unit to receive complaints against private bailiffs and advertise its address and telephone number to the public;
(2) what steps he takes to consult consumers' organisations and advice agencies before agreeing to changes in the charges imposed by bailiffs; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell) on 21 November 1990 at column125.