1. The Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP's) “Do Not Call” List is extremely popular. And when a consumer signs up for it, he also signs up for the federal list. As of mid-January this year, 1,979,160 Connecticut telephone numbers were on the list. Has the large enrollment caused any administrative problems?

2. The statutes prohibit liquor establishments from selling liquor to anyone under 21 years old. The department has been cooperating with local police departments to enforce the law and, in the past year, found over a hundred minors in Toad's Place in New Haven. Should the law be tougher on either liquor business owners or minors to reduce the incidence of under-age drinking? What can the department do to stop under-age drinking?

3. Each year, home improvement contractors generate more complaints than any other trade. What can be done to reduce consumer dissatisfaction in this area?

4. The department operates five different guaranty funds designed to help consumers recover from harm: the health club guaranty fund, home improvement guaranty fund, itinerant vendor guaranty fund, new home construction guaranty fund, and the real estate guaranty fund. Are they all necessary? Are there other areas in which guaranty funds could benefit consumers?

5. The law requiring plumbers and electricians to meet continuing education requirements has generated a significant number of complaints from tradesmen. What is the compliance rate?

6. Are other professions and trades, such as real estate appraisers or real estate brokers, meeting their continuing education requirements?

7. Do you have a position on the proper ratio of apprentices to contractors?