§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the fact that in many money lending cases borrowers, owing to financial straits and fear of disclosing their 743W affairs, are unable to take action against oppression by certain moneylenders; and if he will consider means whereby some independent authority may be empowered to take legal proceedings in cases of this kind?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt may be that considerations of the kind mentioned by the hon. Member sometimes deter borrowers from seeking relief from the courts, but I am not aware what is the precise scope of his question. If he will communicate with me outlining the proposal he has in mind, I shall be glad to consider the matter.