HC Deb 28 June 1990 vol 175 cc318-9W
Mr. Norman Hogg

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the relationship of his Department to the Scottish Consumer Council; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Direct responsibility between the Government and the Scottish Consumer Council rests with the Department of Trade and Industry.

My colleagues and I do, however, meet the council from time to time to discuss matters of common interest, and welcome its comments on relevant aspects of Government policy.