§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of all complaints made to weights and measures officers under the Trades Description Act were relating to motor vehicles, for each of the years since the coming into force of the Act.
§ Mr. RidleyI am not informed of complaints received by local weights and measures authorities. The percentages of successful prosecutions under the Act which related to motor vehicles or accessories were:
Per cent. 1969 28 1970 27½ 1971 (to 30th April) 38½