§ 42. Miss Burtonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that some motor car traders are refusing to return deposits when requested to do so by the depositors, and that some have been held since 1946 and amount to £40 or more; and if he will take powers to require the return of all deposits upon request.
§ Mr. SandysI am aware of this problem and have discussed it with the representative associations of the motor industry. They inform me that they have decided to recommend their members to return deposits if requested, except in the case of high-priced cars or where the car is likely to be delivered at an early date.
§ Miss BurtonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I shall have much pleasure in giving him further information tonight on my Adjournment, and that I have the permission of my informant to disclose that Gordon Cars, Ltd., of Golders Green Road, are refusing to return deposits of £40 and more which have been made on these low-priced cars? Would he look into the matter?
§ Mr. David RentonOn a point of order. The hon. Lady has indicated that she will be raising this matter on the Adjournment this evening. Is it therefore in order for her to continue to question the Minister?
§ Mr. SpeakerThe questions of the right hon. Lady are in order so far.