§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether she will seek to discover in how many car sales dealers are avoiding the terms of hire-purchase and credit sales legislation by means of so-called purpose loans; and what action she has so far taken on the subject.
Mr. Alan WilliamsIt would appear unproductive to carry out any further investigation as the Consumer Credit Act, regulations for which are now being drawn up, will cover all known abuses in this field. If my hon. Friend has any particular point in mind and cares to write to me I will have the matter examined.