§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking, following the complete implementation in May 1985 of the 326W Consumer Credit Act, to increase the resources available to local authorities to employ trading standards officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherResources were increased following enactment of the Consumer Credit Act. The resources available for consumer protection are reviewed annually in the consultations with the local authority associations on the rate support grant.