HC Deb 20 January 1994 vol 235 c752W
Mr. Byers

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will introduce measures to penalise manufacturers of dishwashers who include faults in the design of the machines which impose additional costs to their customers in terms of repairs and maintenance.

Mr. McLoughlin

[holding answer 18 January 1994]: Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 consumers already have a right of redress against suppliers of faulty goods.