TRADING STANDARDS

Early day motion 1584, tabled 14 March 2011 by Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes the tremendous impact trading standards has on protecting consumers from rogue traders and advising business on fair trading; believes that the current economic climate may make consumers more vulnerable to fraud, fakes, scams and rip-offs; and further believes it essential thatthe Government continues to support the efforts of trading standards officers in England and Wales to prevent consumers from being defrauded by unscrupulous traders.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1.