Written questions

Consumers: Protection

Commons · Question 116911 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of existing consumer protection legislation in the context of companies that provide customer support solely through automated systems.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 9 Mar 2026

Everyone should be able to benefit from the digital world - helping families save money, get a better job, and access services like the NHS more easily. But we know some people face real barriers. That’s why government published the Digital Inclusion Acti...