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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2016. It was answered by Margot James (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Electronic Commerce

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what his policy is on future collaboration with the EU on consumer protections in relation to e-commerce; if he will make it his policy to ensure UK consumers who access e-commerce firms located in the EU single market continue to be offered the protections currently provided by the Directive on Consumer Rights of 25 October 2011 (2011/83/EC).

Answer

We are yet to begin our negotiations to withdraw from the European Union and it would be wrong to set out unilateral positions in advance. At every step of these negotiations we will work to ensure the best possible outcome for the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45265
Session
2016-17
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Consumers EU law Electronic commerce Protection
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk