§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what reservations Her Majesty's Government hold about the scope of the European Community directive on product liability; what consultations on the matter have taken place with the European Commission, food processors and consumers' organisations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherWe do not hold any reservations about the scope of this proposed directive. Consulations with all concerned about the directive and its scope have been carried out on a number of occasions in the nine years since the first draft of the directive was put forward. We now hope that the directive will be adopted as soon as possible.