Consumers: Protection
Commons · Question 112526 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of current consumer protection legislation in relation to manufacturers ending software support for connected consumer devices; and whether he pl
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 16 Feb 2026
The government does not currently have any plans to introduce a minimum support period for smart home technology.Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods or digital content must be of satisfactory quality, fit for a particular purpose and as described by...