Regulation of Property Agents

Richard Bacon Excerpts

1st reading: House of Commons
Wednesday 18th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

This is a call for evidence, and right hon. and hon. Members and others should put forward any evidence they have.

[Mr Richard Bacon (South Norfolk) (Con)]

One good way of placing more power in the hands of consumers is to establish and support more mutual housing co-operatives, which work well in Germany and place real power in residents’ hands. Will the Minister consider steps to encourage the establishment of more such co-operatives here?

[Alok Sharma]

I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss such matters. He knows a great deal about housing, particularly custom-building.