§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Trade if his Department has a section dealing with any aspect of franchised operations in the service and distributive trades; and, if so, which areas are covered.
§ Mr. MeacherMy Department has a general responsibility for the distributive trades, other than food and drink, and certain personal service trades. If my hon. Friend has a particular point on franchising perhaps he will write to me.