HL Deb 14 November 2000 vol 619 c34WA
Lord Hughes of Woodside

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they intend to take forward the Quinquennial Review of HM Land Registry. [HL4602]

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)

I announced the launch of the second Quinquennial Review of Her Majesty's Land Registry on 6 September. The review will include an assessment of its performance as well as a thorough consideration of all options for carrying forward its work, including the Better Quality Services approach to delivery. The agreed terms of reference have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Andrew Edwards CB has been appointed to carry out the review, which will include widespread consultation with those who have an interest in the work of the Land Registry. It is expected that the report of the review will be published in Spring 2001.