HC Deb 17 February 1966 vol 724 cc1523-4
33. Mr. Boston

asked the President of the Board of Trade what further action he proposes to take following the discussions between his Department and the Caxton Publishing Company Limited on sales methods.

Mr. Darling

I am continuing to watch the position closely.

Mr. Boston

Would my hon. Friend accept that his examination of the material sent to him by the Consumer Council and myself about this is appreciated? Does he realise that evidence is still coming in that this company has been using misleading sales methods and threatening customers who have been the victims of these methods? Would he now consider taking further steps to deal with the situation?

Mr. Darling

I should be very glad to have the information mentioned. An official of the Board of Trade saw representatives of the company in November and as a result its sales methods, we were told, would be altered. If my hon. Friend has further information we would be very glad to look at it.