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Government response to the consultation ‘smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers’
24 January 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's response to a consultation on improving price transparency and product information for consumers.
Action Requested
The Department for Business and Trade intends to reform the Price Marking Order 2004 and legislate against hidden fees, fake reviews, Online Interface Orders, and Interim Online Interface Orders. A copy of the consultation response is being placed in the Libraries of the House.
Key Facts
- The Government responded to a consultation on 'smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers'.
- Intent to reform the Price Marking Order 2004.
- Legislative action planned against hidden fees, fake reviews, Online Interface Orders, and Interim Online Interface Orders.
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