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Written question asked by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 October 2011.


Hallmarking

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their conclusions regarding the future of the hallmarking of items made from precious metals following the consultation launched earlier this year.
Answer

The Red Tape Challenge review of the retail sector, which included hallmarking, closed on 10 May. As part of their response to this phase of the review, the Government announced in July that well designed and valuable regulations, such as hallmarking, which attracted widespread public support, would be kept.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12129; 730 c254WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Hallmarking
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk