§ Sir Richard BodyTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster which European Economic Community Commissioners are responsible for aspects of consumer affairs in addition to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection; and which Commissioner is responsible for consumer price matters.
§ Mr. ForthI have placed in the Library of the House a background note produced by the Commission, which lists the new Commissioners and their portfolios. While lead responsibility rests with Mr. Van Miert, the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, others with responsibility for areas of policy affecting consumers include Sir Leon Brittan, Dr. Bangemann and Mr. MacSharry. In line with the Council resolution adopted in October 1986, the consumer interest needs to be taken into account in all proposals which affect those interests.