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Written question asked by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2019. It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Trading Schemes Act 1996

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which Government Department is responsible for enforcing The Trading Schemes Act 1996.

Answer

The Trading Schemes Act 1996 amended Part XI (pyramid selling and similar trading schemes) of the Fair Trading Act 1973. The 1973 Act, as it now stands, does not confer an express enforcement duty on any particular body. The Department for Trade and Industry has previously led on enforcement of the 1973 Act, and its functions have now transferred to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
273472
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities
Legislation
Trading Schemes Act 1996
Link
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