A Bill to make provision for regulating high-cost credit arrangements and providers of such arrangements; to provide for controls on advertising, information and communications associated with such arrangements; to make measures to address the cost and affordability of such credit arrangements and their associated charges; to regulate matters concerning repayments under such arrangements; to make provision on advice and advice services in relation to debt arising from such arrangements; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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This bill would regulate high-cost credit products and the firms that offer them. It would introduce rules for advertising and information to help consumers compare offers and make informed choices, while addressing the cost and affordability of such loans and setting controls on repayments. It would also set out requirements for debt-advice services connected with these agreements.
The bill has completed the 1st and 2nd readings in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage (as of 12 July 2013); further stages (committee, Lords) are not indicated here.
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