§ 10. Mr. TruswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to achieve a cross-departmental approach to combat crime and unscrupulous trading associated with doorstep cold calling. [189179]
§ Mr. SutcliffeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry launched a public consultation on the market study report by the Office of Fair Trading on 14 July. Consultees include relevant Government Departments and enforcement authorities.
We have proposed a cross-departmental ministerial group to encourage a more joined-up approach. Ministerial colleagues take this matter very seriously and will be meeting at the earliest opportunity
The result of the public consultation will inform consideration of the issues by the group.