Question follow-through · 39076

Business: Insolvency

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department has issued on ensuring that consumers receive compensation when (a) a business enters liquidation and (b) there is evidence to suggest that business has knowingly defrauded

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
18 Mar 2025
Target answer date
24 Mar 2025
Answer
24 Mar 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 18 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department has issued on ensuring that consumers receive compensation when (a) a business enters liquidation and (b) there is evidence to suggest that business has knowingly defrauded

  2. 24 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    If a business enters formal insolvency, consumers can refer to the guidance on the UK government's website (Gov.UK) for information on recovering their money for undelivered goods or services. The guidance advises consumers to contact their card provider ...

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