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Home Authority Principle

We adhere to national guidelines (known as the Home Authority Principle) which require us to place special emphasis on companies resident in Southampton.

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Southampton City Council, Trading Standards Service, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Consumer Direct: 08454 040506  Business Advice/Buy With Confidence/Protecting the Vulnerable 02380 833999  Fax: (023) 8083 2656
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