§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister for Trade if he is satisfied with the operation, enforcement and effectiveness of the new regulations relating to both fibre content and origin labelling in goods.
§ Dr. VaughanIt is too soon to draw firm conclusions on the operation of the origin marking Order, which has been in force for less than a year. I am keeping its effectiveness under careful review in consultation with the trading standards service. The operation of the fibre content regulations is a matter for my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Industry.