| Consumer Focus is name for new customer champion |
|
|
|
| Written by admin | |
| Saturday, 16 August 2008 | |
|
The new body being set up by the Government to fight for the rights of consumers will be called Consumer Focus.
Consumer Focus will start work on 1 October. It will be formed through the merger of the National Consumer Council, energywatch and Postwatch, creating a more powerful consumer champion, with stronger statutory powers and a wider remit. Consumer Affairs Minister Gareth Thomas said: "One body, rather than three, means a stronger voice fighting for consumers. It means a joined up and co-ordinated approach to tackling problems, rather than the old fragmented system." "These difficult economic times make Consumer Focus even more important. I'm sure it will campaign hard for better deals for consumers and do all it can to help people through this period of uncertainty." Ed Mayo, Chief Executive of Consumer Focus, said: "At a time of rising food, fuel and mortgage costs, there could not be a better time to see a new consumer champion come forward and campaign for people. "From this autumn, we will build on the good work of our predecessors - energywatch, Postwatch, the National Consumer Council, Scottish Consumer Council and Welsh Consumer Council - to win a better deal for consumers. "The new name has been chosen by consumers and staff to reflect our goal of making a practical difference to people." |
|
| Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 August 2008 ) |
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|