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Television and Radio Advertising (Credit and Debt Management Services) Bill

A Bill to regulate the advertising on television and radio of credit and debt management services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would regulate how credit and debt management services advertise on television and radio. It aims to prevent misleading claims and require clear information in ads, so consumers can understand what is being offered.

Key Points

  • Regulates television and radio advertising for credit and debt management services across the UK.
  • Aims to curb misleading or deceptive claims in ads.
  • Requires clearer information and disclosures where relevant.
  • Strengthens enforcement and oversight of advertising standards in this area.
  • Targets advertisers, broadcasters and agencies involved in TV and radio advertising in relation to these services.

Progress

The bill originated in the Commons and has completed its first reading; it is currently at its second reading in the Commons, with no further stages yet completed.

Who is affected?

Consumers and borrowersPeople seeking debt management or credit servicesCredit and debt management service providersBroadcasters and TV/radio advertisersAdvertising agenciesRegulators and consumer protection bodiesThe general public

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Dec 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Television and Radio Advertising (Credit and Debt Management Services)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.