MPs are to discuss proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for builders undertaking domestic building works in England in Parliament this week.
The debate comes after Conservative MP Mark Garnier introduced a private member’s bill called the Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill.
Currently, anyone is able to call themselves a builder without having to demonstrate and training or qualifications, while protections for consumers are limited.
The Bill aims to protect consumers who are not professional property developers and to “promote fair competition among reputable builders”.
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