§ Mrs. Doris Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in view of the national shortage of manpower employed in weights and measures departments of local authorities, if he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the Government's consumer protection policy ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ridley: I am aware of certain shortages in some areas, but in general I consider that the enforcement work of which these local authority departments are responsible is satisfactorily discharged.