§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he has taken to ensure that toys which are being sold to the public prior to Christmas comply with the terms of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
§ Mr. ForthLocal authority trading standards departments have a duty to enforce the Toys (Safety) Regulations 1974 and the general safety requirement provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The Act provides the necessary powers to enable them to discharge this responsibility.