37. Mrs. Butlerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consult organised consumers and national women's organisations before introducing his new legislation to cover labelling of goods and other measures of consumer protection.
§ Mr. DarlingThe Boa rd of Trade has already consulted the Consumer Council and other bodies representing consumer interests and also the main national women's organisations about the new legislation to revise and extend the Merchandise Marks Acts. My right hon. Friend is taking the views of these bodies into account in preparing this legislation.