Article 4 General functions of the CouncilC1

to promote and safeguard the interests of consumers in Northern Ireland;

without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (a), to exercise such specific functions as are conferred on it by Articles 5,F1. . . and 7.

consider any complaint made to it relating to consumer affairs and, where it appears to the Council to be appropriate having regard to any other remedy which may be available to the complainant, investigate the complaint and take such further action in relation thereto as the Council may determine;

carry out, or assist in the carrying out of, inquiries and research into matters relating to consumer affairs;

promote discussion of, and the dissemination of information relating to, consumer affairs;

report to a Northern Ireland department on any matter relating to consumer affairs which is referred to the Council by that department.