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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Retail Trade: Voucher Schemes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will he consult on introducing a statutory Minimum Expiry Period for gift cards offered by retailers.

Answer

The Department asked the Law Commission to examine the protection given to consumer prepayments, including gift cards and vouchers, and consider whether such protections should be strengthened. The Law Commission concluded that that there was no need to introduce additional measures for gift cards and vouchers including in relation to expiry dates.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5305
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Voucher schemes Public consultation Retail trade
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk