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We are persuaded that dutyholders at the design and construction phase could struggle to access...

Conclusion
We are persuaded that dutyholders at the design and construction phase could struggle to access professional indemnity insurance, although we think this will depend on how the Government chooses to exercise its powers in clause 38. For this reason, we believe that early publication of the general duties of dutyholders could help to alleviate concern in the industry and facilitate the development of appropriate insurance products.
Paragraph Reference
103
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
62. The Government shares the Committee’s concern that dutyholders at the design and construction phase could struggle to access professional indemnity insurance, although we think this will depend on how the Government chooses to exercise its powers in clause 38.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.5 yrs
Report published 24 Nov 2020