HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 c1107W
Dr. Stoate

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the powers vested in the OFT by virtue of section 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 are applicable in the devolved countries of the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement. [117411]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Yes. Section 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 gives the Director General of the Office of Fair Trading broad powers to investigate any commercial activities that may not be in the interest of the consumer anywhere within the United Kingdom.

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