HC Deb 09 December 1936 vol 318 c1986
38. Mr. R. C. MORRISON

asked the Attorney-General whether he is aware of the comments of Judge Owen Thompson, K.C., at Bow County Court, on 2nd December, when dealing with a judgment summons for £41 17s., that the defendant had been induced to bring an action for damages regarding a street injury to his child by misleading statements issued by a legal claims society; and whether he will inquire into the case with a view to instituting proceedings against the person or persons responsible for the organisation to which the judge referred?

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL

I am obliged to the hon. Gentleman for bringing this matter to my attention. I will make inquiries into it and communicate with the hon. Gentleman.

Mr. MORRISON

Will the hon. and learned Gentleman bear in mind that this is by no means an isolated case?

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL

I am fully aware of that, but I can assure the hon. Member that it is not as simple a matter as it appears. I can assure him that the matter is being closely looked into.