HC Deb 22 February 1991 vol 186 cc286-7W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding the increase in the cost of subscribing to a full set of British standards in printed form; and if he will make a statement on future proposed charges for this service.

Mr. Leigh

We have received representations on this matter, directly or through right hon. and hon. Members, from one county council and one chamber of commerce and industry.

The charge made for this service is a matter for the British Standards Institution.

Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received over the recent decision by the British Standards Institute library not to loan out copies of foreign standards; and if he will make a statement on the availability of such information for business in preparation for the single European market.

Mr. Leigh

We have received representations on this matter, directly or through right hon. and hon. Members, from one county council.

Whether to lend, as well as to sell, copies of such standards is a matter for the British Standards Institution.