HC Deb 16 February 1970 vol 796 c46W
Miss Devlin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many prosecutions have been contemplated or brought by his Department in the exercise of its powers under the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968; how many have reached court; and with what results.

Mr. Hoy

None.

Miss Devlin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether duly authorised officers of his Department have now exercised powers available to them under Section 28 of the Trade Descriptions Act and have conducted investigations and searches; and on how many occasions.

Mr. Hoy

No such officers have been appointed.

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