Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 1999. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 1999 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 his policy is regarding the proposed revision of the Brussels Convention regarding cross-border consumer contract law; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what his policy is regarding the proposed revision of the Brussels Convention regarding cross-border consumer contract law; and if he will make a statement. [95923] Dr. Howells: The Department is consulting business, consumer and other organisations about the approach the Government should take towards the draft proposal put forward by the European Commission to convert the Convention into a Community Regulation. The DTI hosted a conference for this purpose on 15 October. We are extremely keen to see e-commerce flourish in the EU and our aims are to give consumers confidence and to minimise costs to business.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 95923; 337 c23-4W;337 c23W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Consumers EU countries EU action Electronic commerce Brussels Convention