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Consumer Credit Bill

I have made great strides in ensuring that I do not determine the qualifications from the Dispatch Box. I feel that it is better to leave the OFT to decide what constitutes irresponsible practices. The hon. Gentleman knows that the three spokespeople on the issue have been dealing with APACS—the Association for Payment Clearing Services—and studying the banking code to establish the position in regard to consumer credit card cheques. We will keep the House informed about the progress of those deliberations.