| Level | Item |
| Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | C40/721 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Title | ADVANCES AND CONTROL OF INFLATION: ADVANCES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (HIRE PURCHASE [HP]) |
| Date | 1 Apr 1955 - 31 Mar 1956 |
| Description | Need for controls and possible methods. Comparative efficiency of monetary and terms controls. Control of consumer credit in the United States (US). Problem of rapid increase in number of small finance houses. Possible controls on acceptance of unsecured deposits and high rates of interest by hire purchase finance houses. Bank/HM Treasury (HMT) Working Party on hire purchase controls. Clearing banks' part in hire purchase. |
| Related Material | 5A72 |
| Original Reference | CCP6_3v2 |
| Keyword | Monetary policy |