HC Deb 18 July 1985 vol 83 c204W
Mr. Maclennan

asked 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. Fletcher

We 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.