§ Q22. Mrs. Sally Oppenheimasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Home Office and the Department of Prices and Consumer Protection in matters of consumer protection.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have been asked to reply.
Yes. The allocation of responsibilities between the two Departments on matters 408W of consumer protection are, however, currently under review following the establishment of the Department for Prices and Consumers Protection.