Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Friday, 24 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 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 she will list her Department's priorities in relation to consumer affairs for the United Kingdom presidency of the EU.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will list her Department's priorities in relation to consumer affairs for the United Kingdom presidency of the EU. [12985] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: While preparations are well under way to conduct a successful presidency of the Consumer Council, with over a third of the Luxembourg presidency still to run, we have not finalised our plans. I am to pursue the Government's policy of ensuring that UK consumers achieve the best possible consumer protection.

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