HC Deb 19 January 1972 vol 829 c457
32. Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to ensure that particulars of hire-purchase arrangements are recorded in car registration books.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

None, Sir.

Mr. Judd

Is not the Minister aware that grave difficulties are encountered by many people buying second-hand vehicles who are misled or deliberately deceived at the time of purchase? Is not action urgently necessary to protect the interests of such buyers?

Mr. Griffiths

I am sorry, but the hon. Gentleman is not up to date. This problem existed, but the Hire-Purchase Act, 1964, provided all the necessary safeguards.