Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what representations she has received regarding the maintenance of fair trade practices in the marketing and selling of pre-purchase funeral plans.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations she has received regarding the maintenance of fair trade practices in the marketing and selling of pre-purchase funeral plans. [16708] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: I have had a number of representations on fair trade practices in the marketing and selling of pre-paid funeral plans. I am considering these, and working on proposals with my Treasury colleagues to protect those consumers who purchase their funerals in advance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16708; 301 c192W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Consumers Advertising Funerals Protection Marketing Unfair practices