§ 91. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade, if he is aware that customers for clothing from multiple and other tailors are required to leave money deposits on their orders, although delivery takes place several months afterwards; that this is virtually an interest-free loan to the traders and involves large aggregate amounts; and whether statutory steps will be taken to ensure either that interest is paid on such amounts or an equivalent rebate is made on final settlement of the account.
§ Sir S. CrippsThis is a long-standing trade practice and I see no reason to intervene.