HC Deb 21 January 1970 vol 794 c133W
48. Mr. Lomas

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in order to further protect the consumer under the Trades Description Act, he will use his powers to issue definition orders on words such as "showerproof", "shockproof", "water resistant" and "waterproof".

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

We are examining proposals for definition of the terms "showerproof" and "waterproof" and are ready to consider other suggestions for powers under Section 7 of the Act where the criteria it lays down are satisfied.