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Mr. David Reed
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the Fair Trading Act provisions of pyramid selling; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Onslow
Part XI of the Fair Trading Act and the Pyramid Selling Schemes Regulations 1973 have not been in force long enough for me to assess their effectiveness, but I am watching the situation closely.