 The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has approved the General Principles of the Consumer Scotland Bill. The Bill proposes a new public body, which is to strengthen the rights of consumers in Scotland. Most of the evidence the Committee received was supportive of the proposals in the Bill. However, the Scottish Government needs to ensure that the new body once in operation strengthens and does not impede the existing consumer advocacy and rights advice bodies. We would welcome a statement from the Minister detailing how duplication will be avoided. Finally, thank you to everyone who contributed to the Committee. Our full report is available on the website.