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"Labour Euro MPs want to see improvements in the Single Market and to facilitate cross-border transactions for consumers and small businesses. However, consumer and business groups have come together on this issue to reject Mrs Wallis’ proposal of an optional instrument of contract law. They maintain that rules of national contract law are not a factor in influencing consumer attitudes to buying from another Member State; in fact, there are other genuine barriers to cross-border trade, such as administrative and cultural differences and a lack of effective means of redress for consumers. Mrs Wallis has failed to provide compelling evidence of the need for an optional instrument. Indeed, such a proposal could even undermine existing consumer rights.
We need to take time and evaluate the seven options in the Green Paper and make an evidence-based decision on the basis of clear impact assessments. Similarly, we cannot accept the ECR toolbox-based approach without sufficient evidence and impact assessment to demonstrate that this is the best way to protect consumers and help businesses. We owe it to our consumers and businesses to make the right decision for them and ensure that any change of law affecting their rights is properly thought through."@en1
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