HC Deb 10 July 2002 vol 388 c938W
Mr. Burnett

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what her policy is on multidisciplinary professional practices; and if she will make a statement. [68249]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Multi-disciplinary professional practices can be beneficial for both the parties concerned and consumers. Any restrictions on such practices should be no more than is necessary to ensure that conflicts of interest are avoided, standards of ethical and professional conduct are maintained and consumers are properly protected.