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Consumer Credit Bill

We are running the risk of confusing the unfairness test and irresponsible lending. We want to be very clear that the courts will consider the concept of unfairness. The test of unfairness already exists within the framework of the financial services and affects many parts of the financial services regulations. The hon. Gentleman is talking about irresponsible lending, but we are not talking about a duty in relation to irresponsible lending. We are talking about the OFT considering irresponsible lending in relation to the fitness of purpose of a licence holder. There is a difference.