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.

How does the bill intend to protect legitimate traders?

What impact does the text suggest the bill will have on the practices of firms?