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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what (a) regulations and (b) code of standards govern the opinion polling industry.
Answer

Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what (a) regulations and (b) code of standards govern the opinion polling industry. [178184] Mr. Timms: I have been asked to reply. The Data Protection Act 1998 applies to market research and opinion polling. Professionally conducted market research and opinion polling should be carried out in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Guidelines of the Market Research Society.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178184; 422 c807W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Codes of practice Market research Regulation Opinion polls
Legislation
Data Protection Act 1984
Link
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