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Debate between Rehman Chishti and Nick Boles
Tuesday 15th March 2016

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rehman Chishti Portrait Rehman Chishti (Gillingham and Rainham) (Con)
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6. What steps he is taking to protect consumers from faulty and unsafe products.

Nick Boles Portrait The Minister for Skills (Nick Boles)
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Last year we passed the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which established a defined period of 30 days in which consumers can reject faulty goods after purchase, ending the possibility of consumers becoming trapped in a cycle of recurring faults.

Rehman Chishti Portrait Rehman Chishti
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My constituent Mr Clive Davison has raised a concern about the delay in having his faulty Hotpoint tumble dryer fixed. There is real concern about this, given the risk of fire with these products. What are the Government doing to ensure that consumers such as my constituent receive speedy assistance?

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