Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Friday, 26 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 2 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 plans she has to provide consumers with protection against fraudulent dial-up internet scams; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to provide consumers with protection against fraudulent dial-up internet scams; and if she will make a statement. [200957] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Department has asked the communications regulator the Office of Communications (Ofcom) to review the role and powers of ICSTIS in premium rate regulation in view of the consumer harm caused by fraudulent dial-up internet scams. Ofcom is due to report back shortly. The Department will consider Ofcom's recommendations, and will be involved in implementing them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200957; 428 c218W;428 c219W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Consumers Computers Fraud Fees and charges ICT Internet Protection Telephone services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk