Proceeding contribution from Lord Razzall (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Consumer Credit Bill.

Consumer Credit Bill

I support the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, on this. It is a very simple and practical problem. Clearly, a large number of credit agreements that are still operative came into force long before the Data Protection Act and long before lenders thought that they would have to share data. That is a problem, and if the right reverend Prelate were here, I have no doubt that he would be supportive. We are seeking to have more responsible lending because data sharing clearly acts as protection against irresponsible lending. It is a very straightforward amendment, which I think the Government might be prepared to accept.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 675 c320GC
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disclosure of information Consumers Debts Credit agreements Credit Credit cards Licensing Instalment credit Powers Office of Fair Trading Regulation
Legislation: Consumer Credit Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Consumer Credit Bill

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