HC Deb 22 February 1999 vol 326 c93W
Mr. Chope

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many copies of "New Hallmarks", a consumer guide, have been printed; and by what means it is being distributed. [71364]

Dr. Howells

One million copies have been printed. The Assay offices are sending copies to their entire client base and DTI is also asking the principal retail trade associations to make their members aware of the leaflet. Individual retailers will then be able to order copies free of charge to be displayed at the point of sale. Further copies are being made available to Citizens Advice Bureaux, Consumer Advice Centres and public libraries.