§ Mr. Macfarquharasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what have been the average prices of a half pound of English, Danish and New Zealand butter in November and December 1978 and in January 1979.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe average prices for a half pound of home produced, Danish and New Zealand butter for November and December 1978 were as follows:
tection whether his Department has yet been given any indication as to when a draft directive can be expected from the European Commission following the Community-wide study on sales premiums and gifts which was presented to the Environmental and Consumer Protection Service of the Commission in 1977; and if he 387W will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's position on this matter.
§ Mr. John FraserI am not aware that the European Commission has any present plans for a draft directive in the field of premium selling. The Consumers' Association is currently making a study of sales promotion methods and in the light of its findings, the Government will consider whether and to what exent any control of premium offers may be necessary.