A Bill to place a duty on lenders and creditors to provide periods of financial respite for families with children and young people in debt in certain circumstances; to place a duty on public authorities to provide access to related advice, guidance and support in those circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
The Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill would require lenders and creditors to offer temporary financial respite to families with children and young people who are in debt, in defined circumstances. It would also require public authorities to provide access to related advice, guidance and support during those respite periods. The aim is to reduce stress on families and prevent debt problems from worsening.
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would move to Committee stage for detailed examination, followed by Report Stage and Third Reading, before moving to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
