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Toys and Games: Safety

Commons · Question 38007 · Tabled 13 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 20 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure redress for consumers harmed by dangerous toys sold on online marketplaces.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 20 Mar 2025

The Consumer Protection Act 1987 allows consumers harmed by defective products to make civil claims from the manufacturer for compensation. The Government is currently reviewing this legislation to ensure it remains up-to-date and fit for the future. Othe...