Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 February 2012. It was answered by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 March 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Trade Descriptions Act 1968
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many prosecutions were brought under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 was repealed in large part in 2008 with the introduction of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 which implemented the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.Trading Standards Departments have reported to the Office of Fair Trading the following numbers of prosecutions and intended prosecutions:
Trade Descriptions Act 1968 Number 2006 825 2007 709 2008 498 2009 263 2010 52 2011 12 The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008¹ Number 2011 880 ¹ Since their introduction to end of 2011.
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- Reference
- 97635; 541 c615W
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Legislation
- Trade Descriptions Act 1968
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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