PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Sales: Children (15 March 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she plans to improve processes for reporting businesses selling age-restricted products to underage customers.
Asked by:
Naz Shah (Labour)
Asked by:
Naz Shah (Labour)
Answer
Enforcement of sales of age-restricted products is governed by distinct legislation and the respective lead department.
The Department supports enforcement efforts in England and Wales through funding for Citizens Advice Consumer Service, to relay crucial intelligence to local Trading Standards. To report suspected illegal sales to minors, the public is encouraged to contact Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133, or Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000.
Additionally, individuals can report suspected traders to the police using the non-emergency number, 101.
Answered by:
Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative)
22 March 2024
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