HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 cc201-2W
57. Mr. B. Harrison

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he will investigate the circumstances under which Messrs. Fendars Ltd. are misleading consumers by fraudulent advertisements for cigarette vending machines.

Mr. du Cann

My Department informed this company last September of a change in the law which would, as from the 10th October, bring sales schemes of this kind within the scope of the Prevention of Fraud (Investments) Act, 1958. I understand that the company thereafter ceased to put out advertisements relating to their particular scheme, but if my hon. Friend has evidence to the contrary I shall be glad to consider it.