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Proceeding contribution from Neil Parish (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 April 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Financial Services Bill.


Financial Services Bill

Yes, I do. Many people in the banking sector would probably disagree, but I believe that anything over 50% is far too high. It is obscene and immoral to allow companies to go on charging vast amounts of interest—I do not care who they are—and that is why we have to take action. I am looking to the Government to do so, not only through legislation but through stating that such companies should clearly set out their rates of interest and the consequences of non-repayment, so that our constituents can take advantage of credit that is competitive and that will not ruin them.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
543 c721 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Consumers Accountability Debts Banks Credit Advisory services Bank of England Fees and charges Financial services Financial institutions Interest rates Public appointments Mortgages Loans Office of Fair Trading Standards Regulation Repayments Trading standards Pre-payment Financial Policy Committee Financial Conduct Authority Prudential Regulation Authority Money Advice Service
Legislation
Financial Services Bill 2010-12 to 2012-13
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk