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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 1997. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If she will consider the application of section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, to cover credit card transactions made overseas.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will consider the application of section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, to cover credit card transactions made overseas. [5858] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: I am considering all aspects of the Consumer Credit Act. The Director General of Fair Trading monitors the working of the Act and administers the consumer credit licensing system, and I have asked him to advise me on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5858; 297 c181W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Consumers Credit Credit cards Protection
Legislation
Consumer Credit Act 1974