asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is now in a position to state when legislation will be introduced dealing with the question of hire purchase agreements.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hire Purchase Legislation.
I am not yet in a position to say when legislation will be introduced dealing with the question of hire purchase.
Might I remind the Minister that a similar answer was given some 12 months ago, when it was stated that the matter was under consideration? Would the Minister be prepared to say now if there is a prospect of early legislation on the subject?
The matter is under consideration. I would not regard it at the present stage as a matter of great urgency.
But there is a prospect of comparatively early legislation?
The matter has been examined by an inter-departmental committee and the report of that committee is being considered.