Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the regulation of the bailiff industry, following the call for evidence that the Government announced in Autumn 2018; and what options for regulatory reform the Government is considering in that sector.

In a statement on 22 July, the Government set out its initial response to the call for evidence on the enforcement agent reforms.

We intend to make body-worn cameras mandatory for private enforcement agents and the complaints system more effective. We are also considering strengthening regulation of the industry.

My officials have since met a range of interested parties. We hope to set out our proposals for further reform as soon as possible.