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Proceeding contribution from Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 June 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Consumer Credit Bill.


Consumer Credit Bill

I hope that that will not be the case and that the alternative dispute resolution process will operate first and resolve the issues. When issues go to court, clearly the court will test the position. However, there will be advice, and the Office of Fair Trading will offer guidance on the issue. The unfairness test is already within the sector and parameters already exist, but I do not want the terms of the Bill to be restrictive. My right hon. Friend is right to suggest that the unfairness test is a lot lower bar than the extortionate credit test, which hardly anyone ever got over. We are now in a better position.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
434 c1412 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Consumers Appeals Debts Cheques Credit agreements Credit Credit cards Licensing Instalment credit Interest rates Low incomes Powers of entry Protection Loans Office of Fair Trading Money lenders Regulation Unfair practices Personal loans Financial Ombudsman Service Mediation
Legislation
Consumer Credit Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk