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The Crown Prosecution Service can apply to the court to allow vulnerable witnesses to give evidence via a televised link or from behind a screen, or to withhold their personal details. The court may of course refuse the application.
The Crown Prosecution Service can apply to the court to allow vulnerable witnesses to give evidence via a televised link or from behind a screen, or to withhold their personal details. The court may of course refuse the application.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service; Evidence; Protection; Witnesses; Trials
Date
16 March 2006
Reference
443 c1599
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service takes to support vulnerable witnesses in court proceedings.
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service takes to support vulnerable witnesses in court proceedings.
Asked by
Sally Keeble
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 March 2006
For answer on
16 March 2006
Answered on
16 March 2006
The Crown Prosecution Service can apply to the court to allow vulnerable witnesses to give evidence via a televised link or from behind a screen, or to withhold their personal details. The court may of course refuse the application.
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service; Evidence; Protection; Witnesses; Trials
Date
16 March 2006
Reference
443 c1599; 58771
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I will certainly do so. However, it is open to the CPS, under section 36 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, to prevent the accused from personally cross-examining a witness. The court must be satisfied that the quality of evidence given by a witness under cross-examination is likely to be diminished if the cross-examination is conducted by the accused, that it may be improved if the accused does not cross-examine the witness, and that it would not be contrary to the interests of justice to restrict cross-examination by the accused.
There are a number of provisions and conditions, but it is possible that the courts have the power to which my hon. Friend refers. As she knows to her cost, however, benches sometimes decide not to use some of the powers that they could use, such as the power to provide screens. It is important for the courts to realise how vulnerable witnesses often feel in such circumstances.
I will certainly do so. However, it is open to the CPS, under section 36 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, to prevent the accused from personally cross-examining a witness. The court must be satisfied that the quality of evidence given by a witness under cross-examination is likely to be diminished if the cross-examination is conducted by the accused, that it may be improved if the accused does not cross-examine the witness, and that it would not be contrary to the interests of justice to restrict cross-examination by the accused.
There are a number of provisions and conditions, but it is possible that the courts have the power to which my hon. Friend refers. As she knows to her cost, however, benches sometimes decide not to use some of the powers that they could use, such as the power to provide screens. It is important for the courts to realise how vulnerable witnesses often feel in such circumstances.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Asked by
Sally Keeble
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Hate crimes have been a problem in my area, especially homophobic attacks. If the courts and the CPS cannot establish certainty, vulnerable witnesses may find themselves in a court without a screen, or in a court that is unsafe because of the layout and the furniture. A defendant may discharge his lawyer and, in effect, use the courtroom to continue to harass the vulnerable witness. Will my hon. and learned Friend examine the position, especially in relation to hate crimes?
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service; Evidence; Protection; Witnesses; Trials
Date
16 March 2006
Reference
443 c1599
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
There has been a considerable problem with domestic violence cases. There have been pilot schemes in Caerphilly and Croydon to establish whether non-lawyer advocates can work with domestic violence victims and witnesses, take them through the criminal justice system, and ensure that they are relieved of at least some of the stress of giving evidence—although the experience is always likely to be stressful.
There has been a considerable problem with domestic violence cases. There have been pilot schemes in Caerphilly and Croydon to establish whether non-lawyer advocates can work with domestic violence victims and witnesses, take them through the criminal justice system, and ensure that they are relieved of at least some of the stress of giving evidence—although the experience is always likely to be stressful.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Asked by
Humfrey Malins
(Conservative)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
In the courts where I sit, one of the big problems occurs in domestic violence cases when, for one reason or another—fear, perhaps—women do not turn up. Does the Solicitor-General recognise that problem? It costs a good deal of money. Can more be done to strengthen the position of such women?
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service; Evidence; Protection; Witnesses; Trials
Date
16 March 2006
Reference
443 c1599-600
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Westminster hall adjournment debate on witness care units.
Westminster hall adjournment debate on witness care units.
Lead member
Vera Baird
Answering member
Mike O'Brien
Department
Solicitor General
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Intimidation; Protection; Witnesses; Trials
Date
14 February 2006
Reference
442 c430-8WH
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
House
House of Commons
To ask the Solicitor-General what steps the Crown Prosecution Service plans to take to help victims as part of the prosecutor's pledge.
To ask the Solicitor-General what steps the Crown Prosecution Service plans to take to help victims as part of the prosecutor's pledge.
Asked by
Piara S Khabra
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 October 2005
For answer on
27 October 2005
Answered on
27 October 2005
Under the prosecutors pledge, the CPS will protect the interests of victims from charging to any possible appeal in a number of ways. An assessment will be made of the needs of a victim, for example, perhaps to be a witness in a trial they might need transport, child care or an interpreter. This may be provided. Victims can be protected from unwarranted character attacks during a trial or plea in litigation. This is the first time the level of service to victims by the CPS has been set out in one document and published.
Subjects
Crime; Protection; Victims
Date
27 October 2005
Reference
22034; 438 c490W;438 c488W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action her Department is taking to tackle UK-based organisations using a non-EU company to make unsolicited automated phone calls which would be illegal if made from within the EU.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action her Department is taking to tackle UK-based organisations using a non-EU company to make unsolicited automated phone calls which would be illegal if made from within the EU.
Asked by
Lord Taylor of Goss Moor
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 March 2005
For answer on
18 March 2005
Answered on
18 March 2005
Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action her Department is taking to tackle UK-based
organisations using a non-EU company to make unsolicited automated phone calls which would be illegal if made from within the EU.
[222410]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Department introduced the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations in 1999, which
provides a scheme called the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) scheme. This provides protection to subscribers from unsolicited
direct marketing calls, which originate from the UK or are made on behalf of UK companies by non-EU companies, irrespective of
whether they are dialled manually or made by an automated computer. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has responsibility
for the enforcement of the TPS scheme and considers breaches.
Subjects
Consumers; Direct marketing; Protection; Regulation; Telephones
Date
18 March 2005
Reference
432 c482W; 222410
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking to limit the impact of the recent gas price rises on customers with low incomes. - (Holding answer 28 February 2005).
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking to limit the impact of the recent gas price rises on customers with low incomes. - (Holding answer 28 February 2005).
Asked by
Mike Weir
(Scottish National Party)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 February 2005
For answer on
1 March 2005
Answered on
1 March 2005
Mr. Weir: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps her Department is taking to limit the impact of the recent
gas price rises on customers with low incomes. [218820]
Mr. Mike O'Brien :[holding answer 28 February 2005]: I am working with the industry, Ofgem, Energywatch and voluntary sector
to ensure that customers on low incomes are aware of, and take advantage of, the significant reductions that can be made in energy
bills by transferring supplier, using the cheapest and simplest payment methods, installing energy efficiency measures and accessing
Government and industry social and fuel poverty programmes.
Subjects
Consumers; Low incomes; Protection; Natural gas; Prices
Date
1 March 2005
Reference
218820; 431 c1133W;431 c1128W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the Government will investigate the effectiveness of measures to prevent fraud in on-line shopping transactions; what powers there are to protect on-line shoppers from fraud; what steps the Government plans to take to make internet shopping more secure.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the Government will investigate the effectiveness of measures to prevent fraud in on-line shopping transactions; what powers there are to protect on-line shoppers from fraud; what steps the Government plans to take to make internet shopping more secure.
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 December 2004
For answer on
31 January 2005
Answered on
31 January 2005
Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if the Government will investigate the effectiveness of measures
to prevent fraud in online shopping transactions; [205549]
(2) what powers there are to protect online shoppers from fraud; [205550]
(3) what steps the Government plans to take to make internet shopping more secure. [210010]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Government works with the police and industry to tackle fraud and other online crime through a number of
initiatives. A key factor in dealing with online fraud is prevention and education and the Government take an active role in
educating computer users about the risks of fraud committed through the internet. The Home Office website provides advice on
avoiding internet fraud and the Home Office has also created, and maintains the `e-tailing mini site', which forms part of the crime
reduction website. The mini site provides information to help both businesses and consumers protect themselves specifically when
using the internet.
The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 protect consumers against payment card fraud including credit cards. The
Regulations apply to contracts made at a distance including online ones. The Card issuer is required to reimburse consumers the full
amount in the event of fraudulent use of the consumer's card.
In addition, the Consumer Credit Act 1974 also allows consumers to recover the cost of a purchase made by credit card from either
the supplier or the credit card provider. This provides additional protection should a consumer be unable to trace the company they
were dealing with over the internet. The Banking Code stipulates the consumers' liability for misuse of a card will be limited
unless there is evidence that they have acted fraudulently or without reasonable care.
Through the Department of Trade and Industry's Safe Internet Shopping initiative consumers have access to information on how to shop
online safely. Consumers need to be aware of security features on websites and to look for a closed padlock sign when they are asked
for personal details. The Consumer Direct website at www.consumerdirect.gov.uk also offers advice on internet auctions, online scams
and information on a range of consumer-related issues.
The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 are included in a list of EC Directives, which is part of the
Injunctions Directive. The Injunctions Directive requires all member states to have in place arrangements, which will allow certain
unlawful actions harmful to consumers to be stopped in good time. The Injunctions Directive allows consumer protection bodies
designated by the member states to apply to the courts or competent administrative authorities for orders to require traders to
cease conduct that constitutes a breach of any of the consumer protection directives specified. Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002
implements the Injunctions Directive in the UK.
Co-operation arrangements exist to ensure we can tackle scams that cross borders. In Europe member states have just agreed a
Regulation (Consumer Protection Co-operation) to ensure that all consumer protection enforcement agencies are working closely
together to combat cross border scams, and 30 OECD countries have all signed up to a co-operation agreement to tackle cross border
fraud that affects consumers. The International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network (ICPEN) is a network of consumer protection
enforcement agencies in over 30 countries that exists to facilitate cross border co-operation on cross border scams and consumer
fraud.
The Home Office has published, jointly with the Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) a leaflet on card safety, which
includes a section on using cards safely over the internet. The leaflet has been sent to all police forces in England and Wales, and
to Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships. It is also available on the Home Office website and the e-tailing mini site, and APACS
members (banks) will be sending a version of the leaflet to their cardholders.
The Home Office is represented on an industry-led Steering Group, which aims to tackle `Card Not Present' (CNP) fraud (which
includes fraud over the internet). We support practical measures being introduced by the industry to increase levels of security for
internet transactions. These include Address Verification Services (AVS) and Card Security Code (CSC), along with Mastercard Secure
Code and Verified by Visa which require password verification for internet transactions. These initiatives are already making a
significant impact on CNP Fraud. The work of the CNP Steering Group has also led to the production of a manual (Spot and Stop Card
Fraud Retailer Pack), which aims to educate merchants on the dangers of CNP fraud and the steps which can be taken to prevent it.
Government are also involved in the development of Project Endurance, an initiative that will launch an internet security public
awareness campaign in spring this year. The project is an alliance of public and private sector, which brings together a number of
UK Government Departments and law enforcement organisations with a number of high-profile private sector companies. This campaign is
to be targeted at micro businesses and consumers, primarily aimed at helping these users gain confidence in using the internet.
We will continue to monitor and review the effectiveness of these many different initiatives.
Subjects
Consumers; Crime prevention; Credit cards; Fraud; Enforcement; International cooperation; Internet; Electronic commerce; Protection; Security
Date
31 January 2005
Reference
430 c625-7W; 205549;205550;210010
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what interventions have been made across Government departments to protect computer systems against the unwitting triggering of premium rate numbers through the internet.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what interventions have been made across Government departments to protect computer systems against the unwitting triggering of premium rate numbers through the internet.
Asked by
Lord Mann
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 December 2004
For answer on
15 December 2004
Answered on
15 December 2004
John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry at interventions have been made across Government Departments to
protect computer systems against the unwitting triggering of premium rate numbers through the internet. [203209]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: Premium Rate Services (PRS) are regulated by the Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of
Telephone Information Services (ICSTIS). Their Code of Practice is set in accordance with condition 120 of the Communications Act
2003, which stipulates that Ofcom can set conditions to control the activities of PRS providers by means of such a Code of Practice.
The Government have discussed the issue of PRS dialler scams with ICSTIS and other stakeholders on several occasions over the summer
and autumn. We have encouraged ICSTIS to take urgent action to deal with the problem. We have noticed some reduction in the number
of complaints in the most recent months compared with the summer, although the problem remains significant.
In the summer we asked Ofcom to review PRS regulation, and Ofcom published a report on 9 December. The main recommendations
for changes fall into the following three areas.
1. Improved Enforcement
Faster and more effective ICSTIS sanctions, including the power to impose sanctions directly on telecoms companies who breach the
rules, with enforceable fines to deter fraudsters.
2. Consumer Redress
More effective mechanisms for ensuring that defrauded customers can get their money back, preferably from the person or company that
breached the ICSTIS Code of Practice.
3. Consumer Information
Consumers need to be better informed about the ways they can protect themselves against PRS scams. All the telecoms companies in the
PRS industry should play a more proactive role in informing and educating their customers. ICSTIS should continue to play a role in
advising and educating consumers about PRS scams and its budget should reflect the increased resources it will need in order to
continue to perform such a role effectively.
Subjects
Codes of practice; Computer networks; Fraud; Fees and charges; Government departments; Internet; Protection; Telephone services
Date
15 December 2004
Reference
203209; 428 c1123W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the powers to (a) issue penalties and (b) take other actions against companies and individuals who do not adhere to the requirements of the Telephone Preference Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the powers to (a) issue penalties and (b) take other actions against companies and individuals who do not adhere to the requirements of the Telephone Preference Service.
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 November 2004
For answer on
8 December 2004
Answered on
8 December 2004
Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the powers to (a) issue
penalties and (b) take other actions against companies and individuals who do not adhere to the requirements of the Telephone
Preference Service. [202090]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has responsibility for the enforcement of the Telephone Preference
Service (TPS) scheme. A company or individual which breaches their enforcement notice commits a criminal offence subject to a fine
of up to £5,000 in a magistrates court.
Subjects
Consumers; Advertising; Direct selling; Fixed penalties; Fines; Protection; Powers; Marketing; Regulation; Telephones; Unsolicited goods and services; Telephone Preference Service
Date
8 December 2004
Reference
202090; 428 c596-7W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what measures she intends to take to protect the public from the unwanted installation of premium rate dialler programmes on computers connected to the internet; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 6 December 2004).
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what measures she intends to take to protect the public from the unwanted installation of premium rate dialler programmes on computers connected to the internet; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 6 December 2004).
Asked by
Graham Stringer
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 November 2004
For answer on
7 December 2004
Answered on
7 December 2004
Mr. Stringer: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures she intends to take to protect the public from the
unwanted installation of premium rate dialler programmes on computers connected to the internet; and if she will make a statement.
[201873]
Mr. Mike O'Brien :[holding answer 6 December 2004]:
The Department has asked the communications regulator the Office of Communications (Ofcom) to review the role and powers of ICSTIS
in premium rate regulation in view of the consumer harm caused by fraudulent dial-up internet scams. Ofcom is due to report back
shortly.
Subjects
Consumers; Fraud; Fees and charges; Internet; Protection; Telephone services
Date
7 December 2004
Reference
201873; 428 c470W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to provide consumers with protection against fraudulent dial-up internet scams; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to provide consumers with protection against fraudulent dial-up internet scams; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Andy Reed
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 November 2004
For answer on
2 December 2004
Answered on
2 December 2004
Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to provide consumers with protection against
fraudulent dial-up internet scams; and if she will make a statement. [200957]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Department has asked the communications regulator the Office of Communications (Ofcom) to review the role and
powers of ICSTIS in premium rate regulation in view of the consumer harm caused by fraudulent dial-up internet scams. Ofcom is due
to report back shortly. The Department will consider Ofcom's recommendations, and will be involved in implementing them.
Subjects
Consumers; Computers; Fraud; Fees and charges; ICT; Internet; Protection; Telephone services
Date
2 December 2004
Reference
200957; 428 c218W;428 c219W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the protection afforded to vulnerable consumers at risk of disconnection by their suppliers under provisions for entry under a Justice's Warrant in the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954, as amended...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the protection afforded to vulnerable consumers at risk of disconnection by their suppliers under provisions for entry under a Justice's Warrant in the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954, as amended...
Asked by
Martin Caton
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 November 2004
For answer on
29 November 2004
Answered on
29 November 2004
Mr. Caton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the protection afforded to
vulnerable consumers at risk of disconnection by their suppliers under provisions for entry under a Justice's Warrant in the Rights
of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954, as amended by the Gas Act 1995 and the Utilities Act 2000; and if she will make a
statement. [199585]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954, as amended, includes extensive warrants procedures that
a supplier must follow if it wishes to enter premises to disconnect any customer. These procedures are under the jurisdiction of the
courts. In addition, the arrangements set out in the Energy Retail Association's September 2004 report, "Protecting Vulnerable
Customers from Disconnection", which have been put in place by the gas and electricity suppliers, should ensure that, as far as
possible, vulnerable customers are not disconnected.
Subjects
Consumers; Disconnections; Powers of entry; Protection; Natural gas; Utilities
Date
29 November 2004
Reference
199585; 428 c30W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the role of ICTSIS; and when she last met ICTSIS to discuss strengthening their role in consumer protection.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the role of ICTSIS; and when she last met ICTSIS to discuss strengthening their role in consumer protection.
Asked by
Ben Chapman
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2004
For answer on
16 November 2004
Answered on
16 November 2004
Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the role of ICTSIS; and when
she last met ICTSIS to discuss strengthening their role in consumer protection. [195567]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: We recognise that the regulatory system for premium rate services enforced by ICSTIS is currently being stretched
by the current problems around the abuse of Internet diallers. This is why the Government have asked Ofcom to carry out a review of
Premium Rate Services (PRS) regulation which will include an assessment of ICSTIS' remit and whether ICSTIS has the right tools and
resources to regulate the PRS industry. The review is expected to report later in November. Ministers and officials regularly meet
with ICSTIS to discuss consumer protection issues.
Subjects
Consumers; Protection; Regulation; Telephone services; Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Services
Date
16 November 2004
Reference
195567; 426 c1304-5W;426 c1312W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action she is taking to protect computer users from unsolicited premium rate calls being made from their machines. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action she is taking to protect computer users from unsolicited premium rate calls being made from their machines. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Julia Drown
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 November 2004
For answer on
4 November 2004
Answered on
4 November 2004
Ms Drown: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action she is taking to protect computer users from unsolicited
premium rate calls being made from their machines. [195877]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Government have asked the Office of Communications (Ofcom), to carry out a review of premium rate services
regulation in order to examine ways of improving consumer protection in the future. The review is expected to report in November.
Subjects
Consumers; Fraud; Fees and charges; ICT; Internet; Protection; Telephone services; Telephones
Date
4 November 2004
Reference
195877; 426 c357W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Asked by
Harold Best
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will take steps to increase the powers available to the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council for protecting gas and electricity consumers.
Subjects
Contracts; Consumers; Energy supply; Electricity; Gas and Electricity Consumer Council; Protection; Natural gas; Prices
Date
16 September 2004
Reference
424 c1445;424 c1447
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Contracts; Consumers; Energy supply; Electricity; Gas and Electricity Consumer Council; Protection; Natural gas; Prices
Date
16 September 2004
Reference
424 c1445;424 c1447
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will take steps to increase the powers available to the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council for protecting gas and electricity consumers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will take steps to increase the powers available to the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council for protecting gas and electricity consumers.
Asked by
Harold Best
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 September 2004
For answer on
16 September 2004
Answered on
16 September 2004
Subjects
Contracts; Consumers; Energy supply; Electricity; Gas and Electricity Consumer Council; Protection; Natural gas; Prices
Date
16 September 2004
Reference
424 c1445;424 c1447; 189177
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the benefits to UK firms of North Korea's legislation to give foreigners investment protection guarantees.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the benefits to UK firms of North Korea's legislation to give foreigners investment protection guarantees.
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 February 2004
For answer on
3 March 2004
Answered on
3 March 2004
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the benefits to UK firms of North
Korea's legislation to give foreigners investment protection guarantees. [157552]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: None.
Subjects
Investment; Protection; Overseas investment; Overseas companies; Overseas trade; North Korea
Date
3 March 2004
Reference
418 c972W;418 c988W; 157552
House
House of Commons