HC Deb 28 November 1963 vol 685 cc96-7W
31. Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he will introduce legislation to protect shop, distributive and other workers from the effects of trading stamp schemes.

Mr. Heath

No. I have seen no evidence that such legislation is necessary.

39. Mr. Ledger

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what communications he has received regarding the need for legislation to control stamp trading companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heath

Since February of this year my Department has received eighteen communications asking for such legislation, of which nine came through Members of this House. Of the total, nine were from or on behalf of Trade Associations or individual traders, and nine from or on behalf of consumers.

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development whether Her Majesty's Government intend to take steps to control the operations of stamp trading companies.

Mr. Heath

I have nothing to add to the Answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for the Hartlepools (Commander Kerans) on 21st November.