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Trading standards experts respond to Gov 'cutting red tape' review
Posted 09/03/16
Responding to the 鈥榗utting red tape鈥� review of local authority-enforced regulation, announced by the government today, Leon Livermore, 51黑料 chief executive, said:
鈥淭his is just another kick in the teeth for UK consumers who have heard enough talk and now they need action.
鈥淭he government has already reviewed trading standards services, undoubtedly found they are under resourced, and there is no reason why they shouldn鈥檛 publish and act on the findings.
鈥淭his is what they said they would do two weeks ago, in a major product recall review, but with this further review they are shifting focus from a core issue without answering any questions.
鈥淲orse still it comes after the emissions scandal, exploding hoverboards and now tumble dryers putting millions at risk - some of the biggest consumer safety issues in living memory.鈥�
Details of the 鈥榗utting red tape鈥� review are here: https://cutting-red-tape.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/local-authorities/
