§ Chris RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures she is putting in place to tackle cold calling; and if she will make a statement. [178414]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) published their market study report into Doorstep Selling on 12 May. The report is being carefully considered and any proposed legislative changes will be the subject of thorough consultation.
§ Chris RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the scale of cold calling; and if she will make a statement. [178415]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have investigated Doorstep Selling as a whole and published their market study report on 12 May. The report includes an estimate that the overall number of bogus trading cases related to cold calling is in the region of 15,000 each year with an average transaction of £2,500.