The government is planning a "dry run" next year to test Home Information Packs. Housing minister Yvette Cooper said: "The programme’s development, including proposals for the home condition report registers and a ‘dry run’ in 2006 is in good shape and industry involvement with government should ensure that public confidence continues to grow in the build up to the packs’ introduction early in 2007." The trial will track a representative sample of transactions, by buyers, sellers and others involved in the process, from the point of enquiry through to completion. <br>