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Written question asked by David Chaytor (Labour) on Friday, 30 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 1998. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations he has received relating to unacceptable practices in doorstep selling. - (Holding answer 5 November 1998).ent.
Answer

Mr. Chaytor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received relating to unacceptable practices in doorstep selling; and if he will make a statement. [58138] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 5 November 1998]: My Department has received a number of representations from consumers about unacceptable practices in doorstep selling. The DTI recently consulted on proposals to strengthen consumer protection in this area. I hope to make Regulations by the end of the year to implement these proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58138; 319 c54W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Consumers Direct selling Protection