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Debt Collection: Pay and Regulation

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117397

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations relating to the i) regulation of conduct and operations and ii) remuneration of High Court Enforcement Officers.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

On 9 June 2025, the Government announced a balanced package of measures to strengthen independent regulation of the enforcement sector to protect people in debt, whilst ensuring fair and effective enforcement. As part of this package, reforms to the Taking Control of Goods Procedure will be made to improve the experience of those facing enforcement action, as well as uplifting the enforcement fees High Court Enforcement Officers can charge to support sector sustainability.

The Government intends to bring forward legislation to implement these reforms when parliamentary time allows.

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