§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) how many successful prosecutions were brought under the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968 in each of the years since 1968 to 1970 inclusive, in each branch of the retail trade, including the supply of petrol and oil to motorists;
(2) how many successful prosecutions were brought under the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968 in each of the years since 1968 to 1970 inclusive, in service industries, including the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles;
(3) how many successful prosecutions were brought under the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968 in each of the years since 1968 to 1970 inclusive, in manufacturing industries, including the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
§ Mr. RidleyThe information available does not enable us to classify prosecutions in the way requested. No prosecutions were completed in 1968: subsequent cases involving a conviction were as follows:
Goods 1969 1970 Motor vehicles and accessories 168 297 Food and drink 104 190 Soap, detergents, toilet requisites 113 177 Solid and liquid fuels 48 88 Clothing and textiles 49 88 Other 116 179 Services, accommodation and facilities Accommodation, holidays, travel 9 30 Repairs and servicing 8 37 Cleaning 3 2 Other 10 28