Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998 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 consultations she has had with small business and retail organisations about the possible exemptions they may enjoy from the terms of the EU price indications directive. - (Holding answer 13 July 1998).

Answer: Mr. Redwood: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what consultations she has had with small business and retail organisations about the possible exemptions they may enjoy from the terms of the EU price indications directive. [50111] Mrs. Beckett: [holding answer 13 July 1998]: In June 1997 my Department conducted wide public consultations, including with small business and retail organisations, about the new Price Indications Directive. This specifically invited views on the exemption from unit pricing which Member States may apply to small retail businesses. Since then my officials have met representatives of retail organisations, including those representing small retailers, to discuss the implementation of the Directive, including possible exemptions which we may introduce.

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