Unsafe Products

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons at 2:22 pm on 12 July 1995.

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Photo of Jonathan Evans Jonathan Evans , Brecon and Radnor 2:22, 12 July 1995

I have received no recent representations on this matter, but the Government have in place powers which allow enforcement authorities to remove unsafe consumer products from the market. Those powers are complemented by powers to require public warning notices if necessary.

Obligations to comply with consumer safety legislation, as well as the adverse impact of product liability claims, also provide business with clear incentives to act quickly when issues of safety may arise, including undertaking recalls when appropriate.