3rd June 2006, 06:27 PM
The IFA tried to get chartered status many years ago when it was first set up and I think was turned down.
The main advantage is that there would be control on who could practise as with lawyers, teachers, doctors or nurses.
With the planning system and the historic environment being in a state of flux I think there could be difficulties with such a situation. Similarly there has been a relaxation of the "closed shop" that such professions create.
Peter Wardle
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The main advantage is that there would be control on who could practise as with lawyers, teachers, doctors or nurses.
With the planning system and the historic environment being in a state of flux I think there could be difficulties with such a situation. Similarly there has been a relaxation of the "closed shop" that such professions create.
Peter Wardle
(Kevin just the sort of message I like on a hot sunny afternoon when I really should be sat at my computer).