The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1979-1983 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Question on Consumers and Traders – 3 March 1980

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Commons question regarding Consumers and Traders, made on 3rd March 1980.


Mr. Major asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will consider consolidating some or all of the statutory rights and obligations of consumers and traders, in the interests of greater coherence and convenience.

Mr. Eyre We shall continue to consolidate legislation affecting consumers and traders whenever this is appropriate.