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
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The Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill would require lenders and creditors to provide periods of financial respite to families with children and young people in debt in certain circumstances. It would also place a duty on public authorities to ensure access to related debt advice, guidance and support for those families. The aim is to help vulnerable families manage debt pressures by combining relief with practical help from public services.
The bill has had its first reading and is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
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29 Jun 2016
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.
