§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what studies he has undertaken into the concept of network marketing; what evidence there is to link this concept with associated marketing techniques, such as pyramid selling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinA network marketing scheme is subject to the same legal requirements as pyramid selling if it includes the elements specified in section 118 of the Fair Trading Act. We are reviewing the legislation governing pyramid selling and similar trading schemes.