§ 22. Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what general principles he observes in asking the Office of Fair Trading to undertake inquiries into trade practices.
§ Mr. John FraserI have made no such requests to the Office of Fair Trading.
§ Mr. ArnoldWould the Minister of State confirm that statements of ministerial disapproval about particular trade practices do not necessarily have any basis in law?
§ Mr. FraserThe statements have no basis in law but are a useful basis for considering legislation, particularly when such practices are dishonest, unfair, deceitful and confusing.