Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2004 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 discussions she has had with consumer groups about misleading letters sent through the post to people suggesting that they have won prizes; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions she has had with consumer groups about misleading letters sent through the post to people suggesting that they have won prizes; and if she will make a statement. [202955] Mr. Sutcliffe: I took part in the event to launch the Trading Standard's Institute's National Consumer Week in October. Themes for the week included misleading mailings. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have taken a lead within Europe in taking action against bogus prize draws and lotteries under new powers provided by the Injunctions Directive and the Enterprise Act 2002 ("Stop Now Orders").

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