LoginInterview: Lord Michael Bichard
The NTS Chair discusses why there is a greater need for consumer protection than ever
Posted 17 January 2023 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Inside Trading Standards|National
OPINION: Lord Michael Bichard reflects on the pressures facing Trading Standards, the consequences of sustained cuts and the need for a stronger voice to protect consumers.
Lord Michael Bichard has held many high-profile roles at local and national level, including running councils, government departments and universities. Now, as Chair of National Trading Standards (NTS), he is fighting to make the profession’s voice heard, and his message is stark: cuts to Trading Standards services could cost lives.
Speaking via Zoom, Bichard begins by describing some of ...
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