§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the provision of advice on civil matters given by Tayside region's consumer protection department, in view of the statement 464W by the Scottish consumer council in its report "Let The People Know" that Tayside region is the only Scottish region which prevents its consumer protection department from offering advice on civil law matters either directly or indirectly: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindThe scope of the advice which regional and islands authorities may provide to consumers in their areas is entirely within their discretion in exercise of their powers.