Abuse of trade directories

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Dr. Browne sought legislation to curb abuses by trade-directory publishers; the Minister said the Consumer Protection Bill contains a relevant provision and would be introduced after she considered its proposals.

Noel C. Browne Dr. Browne Independent

asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if he will introduce legislation similar to the Unsolicited Goods and Services Act in Britain, to eliminate the abuse of trade directories issued by certain publishing firms operating in this country.

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Máire Geoghegan-Quinn Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn Fianna Fáil

The Consumer Protection Bill which was published on 20 May 1977 contains a provision on this. When I have fully considered the proposals in this Bill I will have it introduced.

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