HC Deb 09 November 1972 vol 845 c248W
Q8. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Prime Minister if he will now appoint an additional Minister to deal exclusively with the protection of the consumer.

The Prime Minister

I announced on 5th November that my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister for Trade and Consumer Affairs would be responsible for co-ordinating consumer affairs within the Government, with a seat in the Cabinet. Other Ministers will continue to have responsibilities for the protection of consumers in specific fields such as safety, food and drugs.