HL Deb 15 May 2002 vol 635 c45WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What consideration they have given to the Ricability report commissioned by Age Concern on the sales practices used by some companies in selling aids and appliances to elderly and disabled people; whether the Office of Fair Trading or the Department of Trade and Industry will meet Age Concern to discuss the report; and what arrangements exist for liaising with the British Healthcare Trades Association on its work to improve ethical behaviour in the industry. [HL3705]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

The Department of Trade and Industry is considering the Ricability report. A letter has been sent to Age Concern offering a meeting with my honourable friend the Minister for Competition, Consumers and Markets, Melanie Johnson.