Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 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 recent representations she has received about the need to improve the regulations relating to direct selling; what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals; and if she will make a statement. - Includes ref to Enterprise Act 2002.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations she has received about the need to improve the regulations relating to direct selling; what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals; and if she will make a statement. [132135] Mr. Sutcliffe: The Office of Fair Trading is currently investigating the doorstep selling market as a supercomplaint within the terms of the Enterprise Act 2002. It's report is expected around the end of this year. Any recommendations will be carefully considered.

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