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Mr. Norman Hogg
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the relationship of his Department to the Scottish Consumer Council; and if he will make a statement.
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
Direct responsibility between the Government and the Scottish Consumer Council rests with the Department of Trade and Industry.My colleagues and I do, however, meet the council from time to time to discuss matters of common interest, and welcome its comments on relevant aspects of Government policy.