Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what consultations his Department had with consumer organisations on the range of products to be included in the AC Nielsen survey into international price comparisons.

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations his Department had with consumer organisations on the range of products to be included in the AC Nielsen survey into international price comparisons. [114076] Dr. Howells: There were no consultations with consumer organisations on the range of products to be included in the international price comparisons survey. This was determined in close consultation with the contractor to ensure it reflected current consumer expenditure patterns.

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