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Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Monday, 13 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 February 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 16 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Pressure Selling

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on Government measures to increase consumer protection against pressure selling.
Answer

The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive prohibits aggressive commercial practices including high-pressure selling techniques that involve lengthy or persistent visits. Legislation implementing this directive will come into force in December 2007. I am currently consulting on implementation options, and am confident that this will help considerably in tackling high-pressure selling practices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52007; 442 c2393W;442 c2393W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Consumers Protection Sales methods
Link
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