Clause 42
Legal Services Bill [Lords]
6:00 pm
Bridget Prentice (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice; Lewisham East, Labour)
The hon. Gentleman makes a point that is important for two reasons. First, as he says, if someone comes knocking at one’s door, one ought to be able to know why and under what power they are there. Secondly, we should ensure that the Bill does not contradict the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill. The Lord Chancellor’s consideration of the judge or the justice of the peace is one aspect of the issue, but by way of reassurance to the hon. Gentleman, I shall consider the way in which the provision fits in with the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill, so that there is consistency. I shall write to the Committee about that at a later stage.