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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Cars: Credit

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the extent of the liability for consumer credit debt on car purchases that major banks are exposed to.

Answer

The government engages with a broad range of stakeholders such as financial regulators, industry, debt advice charities and consumer groups to monitor trends in consumer debt.

In the 12 months to September 2024, consumers used regulated motor finance to purchase over 2 million vehicles, borrowing a total of £37.7bn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56735
Session
2024-26
Related items
Cars: Credit
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Banks Cars Credit Sales
Link
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