HC Deb 24 April 1968 vol 763 c48W
17. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the President of the Board of Trade, if he will send a circular to local authorities advising them to set up departments with the aim of protecting the consumer; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

No. It is for local authorities to decide what means of advising and helping the consumer are most appropriate in all the local circumstances.