HC Deb 23 February 1960 vol 618 c31W
Mr. G. Thomas

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total volume of hire-purchase business in 1959, 1958, and 1957, respectively.

Mr. J. Rodgers

Hire-purchase sales in 1959, 1958 and 1957 are estimated to have been, respectively, about £1,070 million, £860 million and £760 million.