§ 47. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to introduce legislation to provide for the better protection of consumers' interests.
53. Mr. Edward Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to promote legislation to provide protection to consumers.
§ Mr. OnslowIt is our intention as soon as possible to introduce legislation to strengthen the protection given to the consumer by the Sale of Goods Act.
§ 51. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will appoint an expert committee to examine and report on measures which would provide greater protection for consumers.
§ Mr. OnslowNo. I am always ready to consider proposals for new measures to protect consumers' interests but I do not think an expert committee is needed at present.