Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 1998. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what representations her Department has received since 1st May on the operation of Amway; if she will publish her responses; what investigations her Department has made into the operations of Amway; what representatives of Amway her ministers have met since 1st May 1997; and what meetings representatives of her Department have held with individuals to discuss the operation of the company. - Copy of reply in Lib. (Holding answer 19 January 1998).

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations her Department has received since 1 May on the operation of Amway; if she will publish her responses; what investigations her Department has made into the operations of Amway; what representatives of Amway her Ministers have met since 1 May 1997; and what meetings representatives of her Department have held with individuals to discuss the operation of the company. [24001] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: [holding answer 19 January 1998]: The Department has received numerous letters from one individual and a letter from the hon. Lady on 15 October. I have placed a copy of my reply to her in the Library of the House, but regard other replies as personal to the recipient. In line with established practice in such cases. Ministers do not confirm or deny whether investigations are taking place or not. Ministers of this Department have not met representatives of the company during the period in question, nor have officials had any meetings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24001; 304 c661W;304 c655W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Disclosure of information Consumers Company investigations Companies Protection Amway UK