§ Mr. Barterasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent, under his regulations, the hiring of the coin-operated radio and television set is covered by the terms of the Control of Hiring Order, 1960; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingIn the view of the Board, the hiring of this type of set is subject to the Control of Hiring Order, 1960, and it has become apparent that the terms of the Order may prevent their hiring in some of the ways used before the Order came into operation. I have had the position considered and it is my intention to licence the hiring of these sets subject to three months' rental being paid in advance. This will accord with the intentions of the Order and avoid the technical difficulties which have arisen.