§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is satisfied with the present legislation relating to product liability.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI believe that any suggestions for introducing a general regime of strict liability for damage caused by defective products are best considered in the context of the discussions in Brussels on the draft directive on this subject. As I indicated to the hon. and learned Member in my answer of 25 January — [Vol. 52, c.566.] — we will continue to play a constructive part in those discussions.