BAILIFF REFORM

Early day motion 746, tabled 20 November 2012 by Jim Cunningham (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes that the Government is undertaking a review of bailiff reform; urges the Government to include in the reforms proposals to oblige councils to prohibit multiple fee-charging for each visit by private bailiff firms; and further urges the Government to develop guidelines to protect vulnerable persons who are faced with bailiff action and to ensure that councils are obliged to enforce them.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.