The Winchester & Chandler's Ford MP is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuisance Calls, led by Mike Crockart MP. He said: "Unwanted marketing messages can be received by telephone or text message. Together with abandoned, including silent, telephone calls, these have led to many complaints by constituents to their Members of Parliament, and I have personally heard a lot of disquiet on the issue."
Currently, Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office both have regulatory and enforcement responsibilities, while the Telephone Preference Service allows individuals to have their telephone number removed from relevant marketing lists.
Steve continued: "The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has decided to hold an inquiry into nuisance telephone calls and text messages, focusing on the current regulatory system and its enforcement, the effectiveness of the Telephone Preference Service and practical measures by communications service providers to curtail such communications.
"I am delighted they are looking closely at this, and would encourage my constituents across Winchester & Chandler's Ford to take part."
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The Committee requests short written submissions in Word format. A copy of the submission should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] and should have "Nuisance calls" in the subject line. Submissions should be received by Thursday 15 August 2013.