Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to introduce a statutory cooling off period for the purchase of timeshare house boats; and if he will make a statement. [124511]
§ Dr. HowellsImplementing a commitment in their Consumer White Paper "modern markets; confident consumers", the Government published a consultation paper on 25 April reviewing whether aspects of UK timeshare legislation need updating. Among the aspects under review is timeshare in floating vessels.
Copies can be viewed in the House of Commons Library or at the DTI website address: www.dti.gov.uk/cacp/ca/consulta.htm
The deadline for responses to the consultation is 31 July 2000.