§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she will introduce legislation to make VAT inclusive in marked prices on merchandise.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe Director General of Fair Trading is examining this subject with a view to making proposals to the Consumer Protection Advisory Committee. I will consider what action to take when the committee has reported to me. If the hon. Member has any evidence of individual consumers being misled by VAT exclusive prices I am sure that the Office of Fair Trading would be grateful to receive details.