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Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Telephone Preference Service

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) how many companies have been subject to successful enforcement orders as a result of investigations into potential breaches of the Telephone Preference Service arrangements imposed by the Information Commissioner in each year since 1999;
Answer

The Information Commissioner initially warns companies informally that it will initiate formal action unless they cease to make calls to registered numbers with the Telephone Preference Service. The Commissioner tells me that this approach has been effective to date without the need for formal action, but that he will have no hesitation in using the powers of his office if there is any evidence of a failure to comply with a warning.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c2050W;439 c2049W; 28562
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Enforcement Telephone services Telephones Unsolicited goods and services Telephone Preference Service
Link
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