Measures to be taken by the Member States for the protection of consumers

Motion for a resolution | Doc. 373 | 06 July 1955

Signatories:

Ms Elaine BURTON, United Kingdom, SOC

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The Assembly,

Considering that, the promotion of social progress is one of the aims of the Council of Europe;

Considering that the protection of consumers and the organisation of consumers' interests in general are powerful factors in the improvement of living conditions;

Believing that co-operation between the member countries in this matter would be likely to promote a notable improvement in national methods and to make a useful contribution towards working out a joint European policy in this field,

Decides :

1 to include the following item in its Agenda : " measures to be taken b y the Member States for the protection of consumers " ;

2 to instruct the Secretary-General to invite the representatives of associations and institutions concerned with the protection of consumers' interests in the Member States to meet at the Seat of the Council of Europe in order to discuss the question and to make any useful suggestions to the Assembly.