24. Mrs. Butlerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now prepared to modify the hire-purchase regulations with regard to furniture in order to assist the industry in its present difficulties.
§ Mr. ErrollNo, Sir.
Mrs. ButlerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of how much the speedy revision of the hire-purchase regulations would benefit not only the furniture industry but also many people, particularly young married couples? When is he likely to be able to make a statement?
§ Mr. ErrollI do not contemplate making a statement on the lines suggested by the hon. Lady because I believe that it is best for the hire-purchase controls to be as uniform as possible.