§ 77. Miss Lestorasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will introduce legislation to prevent finance houses offering private loans to individuals to finance door-step sales which are not connected with the performance of the goods sold.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyNo. I understand that my hon. Friend has in mind central heating installations; I am informed that finance houses are only prepared to make loans for installations by approved dealers.
§ 78. Miss Lestorasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will introduce legislation to ensure that individuals employed for the installation of central heating apparatus must be qualified in this respect.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyI am not aware of any substantial evidence that such legislation is necessary and I am not satisfied that it would be practicable.