§ 24. Mr. Asterley Jonesasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the observations of Lord Justice Scott in the Court of Appeal on 1st July, he will reconsider his decision not to permit the entry in the registration book of a motor vehicle the interest of the owner when the vehicle is subject to a hire-purchase agreement.
§ Mr. BarnesI cannot say until I have seen a full report of the case, but this will be studied as soon as it is available.
§ Mr. JonesWill my right hon. Friend receive evidence from hon. Members about the cases of hardship which the present state of the law has caused?
§ Mr. BarnesCertainly, any evidence that will facilitate a study of this matter will be welcomed. It is being, and has been, very carefully studied.
§ Mr. LipsonWhen will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement?
§ Mr. BarnesIt should not take long to study this report. Perhaps hon. Members will put Questions down in anticipation.