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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscriptions implementation consultation

18 November 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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At a glance

Key points

  • Department for Business and Trade published a consultation on implementing secondary legislation related to subscription contracts under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.
  • Stakeholders are invited to comment on proposals concerning returns and refunds, cooling-off periods, and information notices.
  • The consultation period will last for 12 weeks.

Issue summary

The Department for Business and Trade has published a consultation to gather views on implementing secondary legislation related to subscription contracts under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

Action requested

Stakeholders are requested to comment on proposals regarding returns and refunds, cooling-off periods, and information notices. The consultation will remain open for 12 weeks.

Key facts

  • The consultation is titled ‘Consultation on the Implementation of the New Subscriptions Contracts Regime’.
  • Part 4, Chapter 2 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act establishes rules for subscription contracts.
  • The Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024.
  • The consultation will be open for 12 weeks.
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