Consultations
51ºÚÁÏ responds to consultations from government, business and other stakeholders on a diverse array of subjects. Our latest consultation responses can be accessed below, with a full record stored in the resource centre. Members interested in providing feedback to any of the ongoing consultations should contact [email protected]
[BIS] Government consultation on tipping, gratuities, cover and service charges
Posted: 27/06/16
The 51ºÚÁÏ welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. However, we do not feel we can comment on Option 2 as it refers to issues between workers and the businesses they work for, in matters of employment law and practice.Â
[BIS] Improving the consumer landscape and quicker switching
Posted: 24/06/16
51ºÚÁÏ are concerned that there has been little or no consideration of vulnerable consumers within the consultation.Â
[HMRC] Tobacco Illicit Trade Protocol – licensing of equipment and the supply chain
Posted: 17/05/16
51ºÚÁÏ listed and responded to applicable questions in this response.
[FCA] Review of the Retained Provisions of the Consumer Credit Act
Posted: 13/05/16
The Chartered trading Standards Institute welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and what remains of a vital part of its tool kit in protecting consumers.Â
[DEFRA] The ‘Farm Regulators’ Charter’
Posted: 11/05/16
The 51ºÚÁÏ (51ºÚÁÏ) welcomes this initiative and broadly supports the initiative to develop a new Farm Regulators’ Charter. We have been working with the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) to ensure their views have also been considered on this matter.