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Written question asked by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Friday, 28 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Digital Technology: Subscriptions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the effectiveness of proposed exemptions to cooling-off rights within the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 subscription regime for preventing consumers from accessing digital content for free.

Answer

My Department regularly engages with the Department for Business and Trade on a range of issues relating to the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

The Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on the implementation of these measures closed on 10 February 2025, and they are currently analysing responses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42221
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Digital technology Fees and charges Subscriptions
Legislation
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
Link
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