12. Mr. Aclandasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the continued activities of bucket shops and the period which must elapse before legislation is introduced to control this evil, the Government will consider taking steps to supplement the action taken by certain banks and the unit trusts movement in issuing warnings to investors regarding the dangers of unsolicited investment offers, and will amplify these warnings to the general public?
§ Mr. RuncimanI will consider my hon. Friend's suggestion.
§ Mr. ShinwellIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that large numbers of investors have complained of being defrauded by these organisations, and will he not take action to prevent this scandal?
§ Mr. RuncimanI am quite well aware that a good many people have been defrauded, and our object is to see that the law is carried out.
Mr. LiddellCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the evil referred to in this question has anything to do with the evil of the united front?
§ Mr. ShinwellCan the right hon. Gentleman say what steps have been taken to carry out the law?
§ Mr. RuncimanIf the hon. Member cares to put down a question, I will see what information I can get on that point.