§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to outlaw the practice known as gazumping; and if he will make a statement. [7996]
§ Mr. HoonWork has now begun across a number of Government Departments co-operating together which will, amongst other things, look closely at the problem of gazumping and will lead to detailed proposals which will be in the interests of everybody involved in the sale and purchase of homes. A ministerial task group will steer the work to ensure that it is carried through efficiently and effectively.