HC Deb 27 October 1960 vol 627 c293W
37. Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress he has made with his investigation of the personal credit scheme operated by Messrs. Napiers of Ayr; what recent representations he has received concerning hardship caused by the trading practices of this firm; and what action he proposes to take.

Mr. J. Rodgers

Since 1st September my right hon. Friend has received two letters on this subject—one from the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. W. Hamilton) and the other from the hon. Member for Hamilton (Mr. T. Fraser). He understands that the Lord Advocate has decided to prosecute Messrs. Napiers for an alleged breach of the Hire Purchase and Credit Sale Agreements (Control) Order, 1960. In these circumstances the hon. Member will not expect me to comment.