§ 1. Miss Burtonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Women's Organisations Committee for Economic Information, meeting in Glasgow under the auspices of the Treasury, expressed concern at the lack of exact reliable labelling of materials; and what steps are proposed by his Department to remedy this deficiency.
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Peter Thorneycroft)I understand this matter was mentioned but that the committee has made no recommendations. On the second part of the Question, I have nothing to add to my reply of 3rd February to the hon. Member.
§ Miss BurtonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these women in Glasgow were well equipped for judging consumer goods? Is he also aware that they were not able to form an opinion on new fabrics and mixtures because of the introduction of nylon, terylene, and Ardil, and is he prepared to do anything at all about the proper labelling of these fabrics?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftAs the hon. Lady knows, I have a higher opinion of the ability of the housewives of this country to judge consumer needs than she has.