Written question asked by Howard Stoate (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2003 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, whether the powers vested in the OFT by virtue of section 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 are applicable in the devolved countries of the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Stoate: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the powers vested in the OFT by virtue of section 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 are applicable in the devolved countries of the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement. [117411] Miss Melanie Johnson: Yes. Section 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 gives the Director General of the Office of Fair Trading broad powers to investigate any commercial activities that may not be in the interest of the consumer anywhere within the United Kingdom.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117411; 406 c1105W;406 c1107W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Devolved matters Consumers Devolution Protection Powers Office of Fair Trading
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk