PART 1Consumer Scotland

Functions

I14The research and investigation function

1

Consumer Scotland may obtain, analyse, and keep under review—

a

information about consumer matters,

b

information about the views of consumers on consumer matters, and

c

information of such other description as may be prescribed by the Scottish Ministers by regulations.

2

Consumer Scotland may also undertake investigations—

a

into sectors or practices which it considers cause, or may cause, harm to consumers, or

b

otherwise for the purpose of fulfilling its general function.