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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2005. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 July 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Consumer Protection

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if the Government will assess the merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to increase the level of protection for consumers who purchase a defective vehicle;
Answer

The Government are committed to improving Britain's consumer regime and any intervention should be based on an evidence-based and risk-assessed approach. I have seen no evidence to suggest that the current legislation in this area is not working effectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10694; 436 c853W;436 c853W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Consumer Protection
Tuesday, 12 July 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Consumers Protection