§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Minister for Trade whether he now intends to implement the recommendations within his Department's response made in the Pearson report on civil liability and compensation for personal injury; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Vaughan[pursuant to the reply, 25 March 1983, c. 520]: I do not propose any action on product liability until we know the outcome of the discussions in Brussels on the draft directive on liability for defective products. With regard to the other recommendations in the Pearson report which fall within the direct responsibility of the Department of Trade, I shall write to the hon. and learned Member, and place a copy of my letter in the Library.