Competition Bill (HL). Committee stage eleventh sitting (morning). Clauses 26 and 30 to 35 agreed to. Clauses 27 to 29 agreed to as amended.

Competition Bill (HL). Committee stage eleventh sitting (morning). Clauses 26 and 30 to 35 agreed to. Clauses 27 to 29 agreed to as amended.

Weights and Measures (Beer and Cider) Bill. Committee stage. Clause 1 agreed to on division (11 votes to 2). Clauses 2 and 3 agreed to. New clause 1 (Measures in which Draught Beer and Cider are to be sold) debated and withdrawn. Bill to be reported without amendment.

Weights and Measures (Beer and Cider) Bill. Committee stage. Clause 1 agreed to on division (11 votes to 2). Clauses 2 and 3 agreed to. New clause 1 (Measures in which Draught Beer and Cider are to be sold) debated and withdrawn. Bill to be reported without amendment.

Fireworks Bill. Committee stage. Clauses 1 to 13 and 15 to 20 agreed to, with clauses 4, 9, 12, 15, 16 and 20 agreed to as amended. Clause 14 disagreed to. Schedule, as amended, agreed to. Bill as amended to be reported (Bill 142 1997/98).

Fireworks Bill. Committee stage. Clauses 1 to 13 and 15 to 20 agreed to, with clauses 4, 9, 12, 15, 16 and 20 agreed to as amended. Clause 14 disagreed to. Schedule, as amended, agreed to. Bill as amended to be reported (Bill 142 1997/98).

Draft SI on consumer credit (increase of monetary limits). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on consumer credit (increase of monetary limits). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

What assessment he has made of the National Consumer Council report on green claims; what plans he has to implement the NCCs recommendations on green claims and to amend the Trade Descriptions Act 1968.

What assessment he has made of the National Consumer Council report on green claims; what plans he has to implement the NCCs recommendations on green claims and to amend the Trade Descriptions Act 1968.

What steps he is taking to prevent foam-filled furniture which does not comply with the 1988 regulations being imported into the United Kingdom, if he will launch an advertising campaign to publicise the exemption from the provisions of the Furniture and furnishings Fire Safety Regulations of upholstered furniture manufactured before...

What steps he is taking to prevent foam-filled furniture which does not comply with the 1988 regulations being imported into the United Kingdom, if he will launch an advertising campaign to publicise the exemption from the provisions of the Furniture and furnishings Fire Safety Regulations of upholstered furniture manufactured before...

If he will list immediately the figures are determined the estimated funding of the (a) National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux, (b) National Consumer Council, (c) Gas Consumer Council, (d) Post Office Users' National Council, (e) POAC, (f) Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (g) DTI's consumer safety programme...

If he will list immediately the figures are determined the estimated funding of the (a) National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux, (b) National Consumer Council, (c) Gas Consumer Council, (d) Post Office Users' National Council, (e) POAC, (f) Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (g) DTI's consumer safety programme...

If he will list the estimated funding of the (a) National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, (b) National Consumer Council, (c) Gas Consumer Council, (d) Post Office Users' National Council, (e) POAC, (f) Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (g) DTI's consumer safety programme and (h) Central Rail Users'...

If he will list the estimated funding of the (a) National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, (b) National Consumer Council, (c) Gas Consumer Council, (d) Post Office Users' National Council, (e) POAC, (f) Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (g) DTI's consumer safety programme and (h) Central Rail Users'...

What proposals he has to safeguard the Trading Standards Service in the future local government structure. - (Holding answer 14 February 1995).

What proposals he has to safeguard the Trading Standards Service in the future local government structure. - (Holding answer 14 February 1995).

If she will review the reporting by proper authorities of suspected illegal employment of children.

If she will review the reporting by proper authorities of suspected illegal employment of children.

If she will commission a study of the extent of the illegal employment of children. - No plans to do so.

If she will commission a study of the extent of the illegal employment of children. - No plans to do so.

What assessment she has made of the extent of the illegal employment of children as defined by the Employment of Children Act 1973.

What assessment she has made of the extent of the illegal employment of children as defined by the Employment of Children Act 1973.

If he will list all those statutory bodies which must, within their statutory remit, protect the interests of consumers. - Inc list of statutory bodies (holding answer 16 December 1994).

If he will list all those statutory bodies which must, within their statutory remit, protect the interests of consumers. - Inc list of statutory bodies (holding answer 16 December 1994).

If he will revise his Department's procedures for detecting dangerous products, with particular reference to face paints; and if he will ensure that measures are taken to license face paint; if he will institute an immediate inquiry into the company selling the children's face paint which has resulted in children...

If he will revise his Department's procedures for detecting dangerous products, with particular reference to face paints; and if he will ensure that measures are taken to license face paint; if he will institute an immediate inquiry into the company selling the children's face paint which has resulted in children...

If he will seek to amend the legislation which currently allows ticket agencies to take and hold people's money without giving a guarantee that they can provide tickets.

If he will seek to amend the legislation which currently allows ticket agencies to take and hold people's money without giving a guarantee that they can provide tickets.

If he will strengthen consumer representation covering the electricity industry.

If he will strengthen consumer representation covering the electricity industry.

When he expects the Director General of Fair Trading to report on the warrants provided to consumers by manufacturers and retailers. - (Holding answer 25 Jan 1994).

When he expects the Director General of Fair Trading to report on the warrants provided to consumers by manufacturers and retailers. - (Holding answer 25 Jan 1994).

Whether customers of Tours Direct and New Vista Travel were covered by the legislation covering package travel. (Holding answer 24 January 1994).

Whether customers of Tours Direct and New Vista Travel were covered by the legislation covering package travel. (Holding answer 24 January 1994).

If he will extend the power of the utility regulators to ensure that the rights of low income consumers are protected.

If he will extend the power of the utility regulators to ensure that the rights of low income consumers are protected.