§ 1. Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received about trade practices on the sale of caravans.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Prices and Consumer Protection (Mr. John Fraser)I have received a number of complaints about undesirable practices connected with the sale of caravans. These particularly involved the sale of holiday caravans by certain site operators.
§ Mr. WardIn view of the fact that there is a growing volume of these complaints, when does the Minister propose to introduce a code of practice, if only to govern certain practices by caravan 2 site operators? Has there been a change of heart on the part of the Trellis Scott company about its practices in Wales?
§ Mr. FraserOn the latter point I have heard from Mr. Dunstan, managing director of Trellis Scott, this morning. He asked if he could come to see me, and I shall gladly see him. On the code of practice, I shall discuss a proposal with the National Federation of Site Operators, and the Director General of Fair Trading if necessary.