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Written question asked by Clare Short (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 1995. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 November 1995 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What assessment has been made of the likely effect of the Houtwipper decision in the European Court of Justice on the British jewellery industry; and what review his Department has undertaken of the Hallmarking Act 1973.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
265 c353W; 40717;40718
Session
1994-95
Subjects
EU action Judgements Hallmarking Manufacturing industries Metals Standardisation European Court of Justice Jewellery
Legislation
Hallmarking Act 1973