HC Deb 26 October 1999 vol 336 c773W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on policy towards year 2000 product liability. [95409]

Dr. Howells

Computer equipment which is sold as year 2000 compliant and accessory equipment designed to fix systems so that they will be year 2000 compliant are subject to the Sale of Goods Act 1979. This requires goods to be of satisfactory quality and fit for their intended purpose. People suffering harm from defective products may have a right to compensation under Part I of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 which implemented the EC Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) into UK law.