§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with the Consumer Policy Institute. [137257]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 7 November 2000]: Last June I met with several members of the National Federation of Consumer Groups to discuss their future plans. One of their action points was the creation of the Consumer Policy Institute.
Professor Geoffrey Woodroffe, who leads the Institute, was present at that meeting and gave me a briefing on the aims of the Institute. I understand that the Institute has now been established and wish it well in the future.