HC Deb 19 January 1971 vol 809 c253W
57. Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to appoint a Parliamentary Commissioner for the consumer and ensure that, within his terms of reference, he will be responsible for investigating advertising and marketing methods as well as dealing with price increases.

Mr. Ridley

No. A Government-appointed watchdog in this field is neither appropriate nor necessary.