§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has now completed his discussions with the manufacturers on the packaging of soap 312W powders and synthetic detergents in specified weight; if he will give an assurance that he will not implement the proposals by the manufacturers to allow the use of a wide variety of weights and descriptions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyI am awaiting the results of discussions on other means of assisting the consumer to make value for money comparisons before reaching a decision on requiring packaging in specified weights.