MOT 1938: UK Hire-Purchase Reform

The transcript discusses a campaign against commercial exploitation, led by a poor man and supported by Watkins, who sponsors a bill to reform purchase trading. Doctor Mellon involves Sarah Bellman in the campaign, aiming to abolish unfair practices like linked contracts and forcible entry. The bill seeks to protect legitimate traders from harsh practices by a minority of firms, hoping these will cease with the bill's passage.

What is the main objective of Watkins' plan?

• To seize goods without unity

• To promote forcible entry

• To sponsor a bill against unfair practices

• To support commercial exploitation

Who does Doctor Mellon secure for the campaign?

• Watkins

• Sarah Bellman

• Lord Ameri

• A minority of firms

What role does Sarah Bellman play in the campaign?

• Chairperson of the meeting

• Opponent of the bill

• Representative of the Hire Purchase Traders Association

• Sponsor of the bill

What does the bill aim to abolish?

• The sponsorship of bills

• Legitimate trading practices

• The attendance of stakeholders

• Acknowledged evils like linked contracts

Who suffers from the harsh practices of a minority of firms?

• The principle firms

• The legitimate trader

• The bill sponsors

• The Hire Purchase Traders Association