HC Deb 06 May 1958 vol 587 c1024
37. Mr. Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a further statement on his investigations into the trading practices of certain hire purchase and personal credit firms in Scotland; and whether any prosecutions have yet taken place or are contemplated.

Mr. Erroll

Criminal proceedings have been instituted in Scotland in regard to certain personal credit transactions. The case is at present before the courts and will come up again tomorrow.