Written question asked by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Monday, 11 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2002. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002 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, how many stop now orders were obtained up to 28th February; and what the subject matters were of those orders. - Inc figure.

Answer: Ross Cranston: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many stop now orders were obtained up to 28 February; and what the subject matters were of those orders. [43026] Miss Melanie Johnson: No stop now orders have been made to date. Three cases have reached the courts. These cases involve infringements under various regulations including the Sale of Goods Act 1979, Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, and the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. In addition two local authorities have secured written undertakings under the Regulations, and other cases are under consideration.

Secondary information