HC Deb 30 March 1936 vol 310 c1611
24. Mr. ELLIS SMITH

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider introducing legislation with a view of improving the law relating to the issue of prospectuses and making it more difficult to obtain money from the public by fraud or other improper means?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)

This matter has been noted for consideration when the amendment of the Companies Act, 1929, is under review.