HC Deb 06 November 1992 vol 213 cc435-6W
Mr. McFall

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representation he has received from the retail industry relating to the Price Marketing Order 1991.

Mr. Leigh

My Department has received a number of representations from the British Retail Consortium, and its constituent organisations, expressing concern about how some aspects of the order apply to them.

Mr. McFall

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his plans to amend the Price Marking Order 1991.

Mr. Leigh

This order has been looked at in detail in the light of representations received. The issues involved are complex, but my Department will be in a position to discuss the way forward with interested parties shortly.

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