HC Deb 13 December 1971 vol 828 c12W
Mr. Barnes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many prosecutions have so far been initiated under the Trade Descriptions Act relating to holiday travel arrangements; and with what result.

Mr. Ridley

Up to the end of August, local weights and measures authorities had reported 44 prosecutions concerning statements about various aspects of holiday arrangements, including travel. Of these prosecutions, 32 were successful.