§ 17. Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received concerning the doorstep selling of central heating systems; and if he will introduce legislation, on the lines recommended by the Consumer Council, to control doorstep sales.
§ Mr. DarlingI have seen the Press notice published by the Consumer Council on 9th January. The Answer to the second part of the Question is "No".
§ 60. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to curb the activities of heating firms and others who use door-to-door selling methods to mislead the public.
§ Mr. DarlingIn my view, the best way to deal with this problem is by general consumer protection legislation and by publicity about undesirable methods of doorstep selling.