Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What proposals he has to introduce legislation to provide consumer protection for repairs on electrical goods carried out in homes.

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he has to introduce legislation to provide consumer protection for repairs on electrical goods carried out in homes. [8843] Mr. John M. Taylor: Under the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1982, traders who repair electrical goods, whether on their business premises or at consumers' homes, are required to do so with reasonable care and skill and within a reasonable time. Failure to do so amounts to a breach of contract for which the consumer may seek redress. We have no plans to introduce further legislation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8843; 287 c426W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Consumers Electrical goods Protection Standards Safety Repairs and maintenance