Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 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, if the Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs has advised Copywatch UK not to use his name in promotional literature. - (Holding answer 29 October 1997).

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if the Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs has advised Copywatch UK not to use his name in promotional literature. [13094] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: [holding answer 29 October 1997]: Copywatch have never claimed to be an advisor to me in my ministerial role. They previously advised me of malpractices in the photocopying industry as opposition spokesman for consumer affairs.

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