HL Deb 03 June 1985 vol 464 c600WA
Baroness Burton of Coventry

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in elaboration of their reply to Baroness Burton of Coventry's Starred Question of 16th May (col 1248), they will inform the House which of the eight proposals already before the Internal Market/Consumer Affairs Council "have been set aside, as it were, on the way".

Lord Lucas of Chilworth

Of the eight proposals referred to in the statement made by Commissioner Clinton Davies at the 11th February Internal Market Council, four were on the agenda for discussion at the 21st May Consumer Affairs Council of Ministers. These were the proposals on product liability, doorstep selling, consumer credit and the community system for surveillance of accidents.

The remaining proposals are still being considered in working groups prior to any further discussion at a future Council of Ministers. These are the proposals for the price indication of non-food products, toy safety, and amendments to existing directives on the labelling of alcoholic beverages and on the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs.