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Tim Loughton Excerpts

Tuesday 9th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Paul Maynard]

The hon. Gentleman wisely sent his communication to my parliamentary email, so I got to read it. That is a note to other Members around the House as to how to get my attention. I have already asked to speak to officials this afternoon and I hope to be in touch as soon as I can.

[Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (Con)]

The Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 went through Committee at the beginning of the year but has still not been subject to a vote here. Given that the proposed increase, for no additional work, from £215 to potentially £6,000 has been described as an abuse of the Lord Chancellor’s fee-levying powers, has he had second thoughts and decided to reject this iniquitous proposal?

[Mr Gauke]

I think the Government will be responding to that in due course.

[Tim Loughton]

What does that mean?