Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 102729
Conveyancing: Standards
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to help support people affected by the poor performance of specialist conveyancing businesses which are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe regulation of legal services in England and Wales operates independently of government and is underpinned by the Legal Services Act (LSA) 2007. The Act establishes a framework under which certain activities, known as reserved legal activities, may onl...
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