Orders of the Day — Fair Trading Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 December 1972.

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Photo of Mr Geoffrey Howe Mr Geoffrey Howe , Reigate 12:00, 13 December 1972

I am sure that the hon. Member would not wish to make a false point. In Clause 4(5), he will find, the two categories he mentioned are prescribed; in addition, the members of the Advisory Committee are required to include persons appearing to be qualified to advise …on consumer trade practices by virtue of their knowledge of or experience in organisations established, or activities carried on, for the protection of consumers. The consumer interest is one of the three specifically provided for.