UNSOLICITED JUNK FAXES

Early day motion 900, tabled 27 February 2002 by Frank Roy (Labour). Signed by 103 members.

That this House notes with concern the increasing amount of unsolicited junk faxes sent to both domestic and commercial premises; further notes that many adults and children unknowingly call premium rated numbers at a cost of ú1.50 per minute, and that the resulting fax-back time is often stated as no more than 200 seconds; is gravely concerned that despite asking to be permanently deleted from fax databases, many unsuspecting recipients continue to receive unsolicited faxes; and urges Her Majesty's Government to introduce further statutory controls against such an abuse of access.

Signatures by party: Labour 71, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 8, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, DUP 1.