HC Deb 16 October 1968 vol 770 cc115-6W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in order to allow shoppers to calculate quickly value for money, he will now take steps to compel manufacturers to sell soapflakes and detergents in standard weight packs; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

I am still considering the suggestion.

Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will introduce legislation to define for the public the meaning of the words "new" and "free", as used by soap and detergent manufacturers.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

I do not think it would be possible to define all the circumstances in which such terms could reasonably be used.

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