Consumer Protection (Committee)

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 April 1959.

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Photo of Miss Elaine Burton Miss Elaine Burton , Coventry South 12:00, 14 April 1959

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to be able to announce the membership of the Committee appointed to consider the whole question of consumer protection.

Photo of Mr David Eccles Mr David Eccles , Chippenham

As soon as possible, but it will take a little time to find the right people.

Photo of Miss Elaine Burton Miss Elaine Burton , Coventry South

Does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be able to announce the Committee's terms of reference before announcing its membership? Flow much longer does he think it will take the legal experts to settle the legal points arising out of that?

Photo of Mr David Eccles Mr David Eccles , Chippenham

Only a short time, think. A number of Government Departments are involved.