§ 22. Mr. David TaylorTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what further action is being taken to tackle pyramid selling. [35995]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsSince 1 May 1997, the DTI has successfully petitioned for the winding up of 11 companies involved in schemes which have abused the public. In addition, last month I issued a warning to people to think carefully before paying money to participate in schemes that offer easy money for little work.