§ Mr. Haynesasked the Minister for Trade how many prosecutions have been brought before the courts for offences against the Trade Descriptions (Origin Marking) (Miscellaneous Goods) Order 1981 since it came into force on 1 January 1982.
§ Dr. VaughanOne, brought by the Greater Manchester County Council in respect of shirts. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined £600 with costs of £45. A prosecution by another local authority is being pursued in respect of jeans.