HC Deb 11 December 1973 vol 866 cc98-9W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement regarding recent discussions to preserve the principle of minimum net weights with regard to the marking of consumer goods and the introduction in this country of the EEC policy of average weights.

Sir G. Howe

We have made clear in discussions with our partners in the Community our preference for the system employed in the United Kingdom.