§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding the adequacy of the law on retention of title in the light of successor companies inheriting goods from an insolvent company which the latter has not paid for; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received a few representations about the adequacy of the law on retention of title, but only one referring to the circumstances described in the question. In general, the Government are satisfied that the law on retention of title clauses is effective.