HC Deb 10 July 1974 vol 876 cc499-500W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Attorney-General, of the 327 cases in which compensation has been awarded following a successful prosecution under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, how many of such awards were made against motor traders; how many against travel agents; how many against retailers; and what information is available regarding the remainder.

Mr. Alan Williams

I have been asked to reply.

I regret that the information cannot be provided in the form requested, without incurring undue expense. Available information on the 327 cases notified to the Department in the period from 1st January 1973 to 30th April 1974 is as follows:

Number of cases in which compensation was awarded
Misdescriptions of goods in the following categories:
Motor vehicles and accessories 195
Clothing and textiles 12
Household appliances 8
Toys and games 1
Furniture and flooring 1
Food and drink 1
Solid and liquid fuels 1
Other goods 39

False indications of the prices of goods in the following categories:
Motor vehicles and accessories 4
Clothing and textiles 1
Household appliances 1
Food and drink 1
Soap and detergents 1
Other goods 4

False statements about services, accommodation and facilities in the following categories:
Accommodation, holidays and travel 12
Repairs and servicing of motor vehicles and other goods 34
Other services and facilities 11