HC Deb 23 November 1978 vol 958 c702W
49. Mr. Walter Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he will introduce legislation to regulate the activities of finance houses which offer loans to householders at high and escalating interest rates.

Mr. John Fraser

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 contains provisions governing the activities of finance houses in relation to loans to individuals. Some of the provisions are already in operation; I hope to make others operative soon.