asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received from consumers about the trading practices of bureaux de change.

None, Sir.

Is the Minister aware that the British Tourist Authority is most concerned that some bureaux de change are abusing foreign tourists by charging unreasonable rates of commission and giving unreasonable rates of exchange? Will the Minister take account of the fact that it is not surprising that he has not received any complaints since it is the foreign tourists who are being abused? Will he accept some responsibility for protecting the good name of this country as a trading nation?

What I do notice is that the hon. Gentleman is complaining about prices and profits but has always voted against any means of dealing with excessive prices or profits. I know that the hon. Gentleman has done some very good work on this subject. If he would be kind enough to send me the details, I will forward them to the Price Commission.