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Consumer Protection (Postal Marketing) Bill

A Bill to make provision relating to the regulation of postal marketing; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Caroline NokesConservative

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would set out rules for marketing materials sent by post to consumers and cover related purposes. It aims to regulate how postal marketing is conducted. It originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading, sponsored by Caroline Nokes.

Key Points

  • Regulates postal marketing (marketing material sent by post) to consumers.
  • Includes provisions for connected/related purposes.
  • Originated in the House of Commons; sponsor is Caroline Nokes.
  • Currently at the second reading in the Commons (first reading 19 January 2011).

Progress

The bill is in the early stages of debate in the Commons and is currently at its second reading. The first reading took place on 19 January 2011.

Who is affected?

Consumers/households who receive postal marketingBusinesses and organisations that send postal marketingThe postal marketing industry and advertising sector

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

19 Jan 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Consumer Protection (Postal Marketing)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 134 2010-12 (as introduced)
BillCommons
22 Jul 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.