Member

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Foster, for his Amendment 70, which would allow consumers to bring a claim against an online marketplace for products that have caused harm. I suggest that this amendment was tabled because of the lack of clarity in Clause 3, which I have just outlined at some length. If there are going to be regulations in place for products, there should also be regulations to ensure protection for consumers who are victims of an online marketplace failing to adhere to product safety. I recognise that the Government’s intentions are good. We all wish to protect consumers, but the Bill includes little or no information about how consumers are compensated. That shows a lack of preparation for the Bill. We urge the Government to have regard for consumers, and we look forward to debating this in future days in Committee.