§ 36. Mr. G. Thomasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will institute an inquiry into the trading practices of finance companies in connection with the methods adopted in the sale of motor cars on which hire purchase payments have not been maintained; and whether he will introduce legislation necessary to protect the public.
§ Sir D. EcclesThis question comes within the terms of reference of the Consumer Protection Committee, and I have little doubt that the Committee will consider it.