§ 11. Mr. DobbinTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department has taken to increase consumer protection. [149012]
§ Dr. HowellsTaking forward our consumer White Paper proposals we have already increased consumer protection, particularly in areas such as distance selling and e-commerce. We are taking forward further measures now, including "stop now" orders and legislation for the full pint of beer
§ Mr. CashTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the levels of spending on consumer protection per head of population in(a) Staffordshire and (b) each other county of England (i) in the current year and (ii) in each of the last three years. [150013]
§ Dr. HowellsI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 9 February 2001,Official Report, columns 701–02W.