HC Deb 20 December 1971 vol 828 cc237-8W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on the compulsory assay and hallmarking of valuable metals.

Mr. Ridley

We are now considering how a reformed compulsory hallmarking system could best be administered and enforced, and hope to publish a consultative document at some time in the future.