HC Deb 05 December 1990 vol 182 cc126-7W
Mr. John Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what further measures his Department is taking to improve the safety of retail goods.

Mr. Leigh

The safety of retail goods will continue to be a high priority for my Department. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 makes it a criminal offence to supply any consumer product that is not reasonably safe. This is supported by specific regulations, where necessary, and by a range of enforcement powers that enable action to be taken effectively and swiftly against unsafe consumer goods. I see no justification for further legislation in this area.