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Electronic Commerce

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 17 September 2024UIN 4955

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to inform the public of their rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations when buying from an online trader.

Answered by Justin Madders

The Government funds the Citizens Advice Consumer Service in England and Wales, providing impartial advice on a range of consumer issues, including buying online. In Scotland, where consumer advice and advocacy are devolved, a similar service is provided by Advice Direct Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government.

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