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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour). It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005.


Oral question

Question
What steps they are taking to curb the activities of companies which make unsolicited telephone calls to householders with the intention of inducing them to ring premium rate phone lines to claim non-existent prizes.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
671 c1-2 
Session
2004-05
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Consumers Direct selling Fraud Fees and charges Foreign companies Protection Regulation Telephone services Unfair practices Unsolicited goods and services Prizes