§ 63. Miss Burtonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that demonstration cars sent, to distributors by manufacturers are not registered with the British Motor Trade Association, as they are issued without covenant; and, in view of the abuse to which this system leads, if he will take steps to control the distribution of such cars.
§ Mr. SandysNo, Sir.
§ Miss BurtonMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman was saying "No" to both parts of the Question, or only "No" to the latter part, and may I ask him for an explanation?
§ Mr. SandysIt is "No" to both parts of the Question.
§ Miss BurtonMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is aware that I have cases, of which I have submitted examples to him, of cars being sold off covenant, which were issued as demonstration models, and what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. SandysI really must point out to the hon. Lady that it is not my business to look into all these very detailed complaints about the internal administration of the motorcar industry. I have no powers to control the distribution of motorcars, nor have I the slightest desire to acquire them.
§ Miss BurtonOn a point of order. May I ask you, Mr. Speaker, if you are aware that the right hon. Gentleman has kept asking me to send him these details? I have done so, and now he does not want them. Where should these details be sent?
§ Mr. SpeakerThis is a very complicated Question, and I do not think the answer to it will be found in Erskine May.