§ Ms WalleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what measures are in place to prevent the importation of gem stones illegally irradiated to alter their colour; and if she will make a statement. [25883]
§ Mrs. RocheThere are no import controls to prevent irradiated gem stones from entering the UK. However, the description of these products is controlled by the Trade Description Act 1968 and their safety, as consumer products, is controlled by the General Product Safety Regulations 1994.