Recall of Tumble Dryers Debate
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Nigel Huddleston
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Recall of Tumble Dryers
Nigel Huddleston Excerpts(5 years, 4 months ago)
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Kelly Tolhurst
I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue and will do as she asks.
Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)
The UK may well have one of the strongest consumer protection regimes in the world, but does the Minister agree that things need to be under constant review? Can she assure me that the OPSS has sufficient resources, powers and skills to do what we expect of it?
Kelly Tolhurst
I can reassure my hon. Friend that the OPSS has the powers and funds necessary to carry out its work. The beauty of the OPSS is that it is absolutely focused on product safety and standards. Part of its £12 million per annum funding is for building scientific and technical expertise. It works with trading standards locally and nationally and provides the national leadership required on national issues such as this one.