§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations she has received from professional, trading and consumers' associations, and similar bodies, following the publication of the Consultative Document on "Bargain Offer Claims"; and when she proposes to take action on the recommenlations in the document.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThis consultative document was issued by the Director General of Fair Trading, who is considering, in the light of the comments he has received, whether to put proposals to me through the Consumer Protection Advisory Committee in accordance with Part II of the Fair Trading Act 1973. Copies of any relevant correspondence my Department receives are sent to the Director General.
§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many copies of the Consultative Document on "Bargain Offer Claims" have been sold; and what was the total cost of producing it.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThis document was published by the Stationery Office on behalf of the Director General of Fair Trading. I understand that it cost about £1,425 to produce, and that about 1,470 copies have been sold.