HC Deb 20 November 1962 vol 667 cc998-9
30. Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will introduce legislation to provide for the compulsory registration of travel agents.

Mr. Green

My right hon. Friend is not satisfied that such legislation is necessary.

Mr. Stratton Mills

Has my hon. Friend and his Department made any estimate of the loss occasioned to members of the public by the absence of such protection?

Mr. Green

As in all walks of life, there are one or two black sheep in this profession, but I am not satisfied that the conduct of travel agents in general is wrong. Where there are very rare exceptions, the number is very small in relation to the total number involved.

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