HL Deb 17 March 2003 vol 646 cc7-8WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the findings of HM Land Registry's e-conveyancing consultation will be published. [HL2171]

The Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

A report on the responses to the e-conveyancing consultation exercise will be published later today. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Most respondents viewed the concept of an e-conveyancing system positively. Useful suggestions were made to enhance the initial proposals, and a number of concerns were highlighted. All of these issues will be addressed during the next phase of the e-conveyancing programme. I believe it to be important that the system finally delivered carries the greatest measure of support from stakeholders and makes full use of the talents of the private sector. I have asked the Land Registry to continue to take forward this work.

It will now be engaging stakeholders, including potential service providers, in developing the e-conveyancing concept and proposing the shape of the final system.

I have asked for a report on progress to be made to me later in the year.