Department for Business and Trade written question – answered am ar 22 Mawrth 2024.
Naseem Shah
Llafur, Bradford West
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.
Kevin Hollinrake
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
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.
Yes2 people think so
No2 people think not
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