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Mrs. Gillan
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what response has been received from the hon. Members' questionnaire on consumer issues; and if she will publish the responses. [7783]
Mr. Nigel Griffiths
I have received a very encouraging response from hon. Members of all parties and I have held meetings with hon. Members, including the hon. Lady's hon. Friends, a number of whom have recorded their appreciation of this innovative exercise.The summary of the responses is as follows:
| Issue | |
| 48 | Second hand cars |
| 22 | Electrical Goods (Radio/TV) |
| 72 | Home maintenance, repairs and improvements |
| 77 | Food and drink |
Issue
| |
| 19 | Major appliances |
| 16 | Clothing and clothing fabrics |
| 28 | Upholstered furniture |
| 34 | Double glazing products and install |
| 50 | Car repair and maintenance |
| 7 | Furniture (not upholstered) pictures etc. |
| 38 | Carbon monoxide deaths |
| 81 | Labelling (animal testing) |
| 27 | Mock auctions |
| 64 | Product safety |
| 71 | Holiday protection |
| 75 | Advertising standards |
| 66 | Fireworks |
| 42 | Funerals |
| 48 | Direct selling |
| 74 | Consumer credit |
I note the hon. Member has not listed any issues which concern her constituents and I have therefore sent her another questionnaire.