Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Bridgen Excerpts
Tuesday 12th November 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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I am well aware that this is an ongoing case about which the hon. Gentleman corresponded with my predecessor. However, the legal regulators and the legal ombudsman are independent of the Government and neither the Justice Secretary nor any of his Ministers have the power to intervene and it would be inappropriate for us to do so in any individual case. The hon. Gentleman’s constituent, Mr Cowdrey, needs to take independent legal advice.

Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that the primary role of the Law Society is to represent solicitors, and that the proper channel for consumer complaints is the Legal Ombudsman?

Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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Various channels are available for those dealing with the conduct of solicitors, as well as the service provided by them. Yes, there is provision and appropriate methods that need to be pursued.