Written question asked by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Business and Consumers: Class Actions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of class actions on (a) businesses and (b) consumers.

Answer

Supporting consumers (including businesses) in accessing redress is of the utmost importance to this Government, and how consumer protection could be improved is kept under regular review.

So-called ‘class actions’ are just one avenue for consumers to seek redress and can provide a helpful avenue to do so where many individuals have claims substantially similar in nature. My department’s remit is limited to collective actions brought in relation to competition issues, where this tool can improve access to justice where bringing a claim would otherwise be impractical or unaffordable.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 53840
Session: 2024-26
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Consumers Business Class actions
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Business and Consumers: Class Actions

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