HC Deb 17 March 2003 vol 401 c32WS
The Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (Ms Rosie Winterton)

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. My Department believes 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. My noble and learned Friend Baroness Scotland has 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.

My noble and learned Friend Baroness Scotland has asked for a report on progress to be made to her later in the year.