HC Deb 03 April 2001 vol 366 c173W
36. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what proposals he has for changes in the workings of the legal profession. [155207]

Mr. Lock

On 7 March 2001, the Director General of Fair Trading published his report on competition in the market for professional services. The Government are keen to remove restrictive practices that are not in the public interest and which reduce incentives on lawyers to provide innovative and affordable services to the public. We will consult on the report, and consider responses on the Director General's analysis before taking further action.