HC Deb 19 March 1991 vol 188 c88W
Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to make unlawful the soliciting of minors for business by financial institutions and companies.

Mr. Leigh

The Government intend, as soon as legislative time is available, to amend the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to tighten up the prohibition on the sending of credit circulars to minors. It also proposes to make regulations requiring persons licensed under the Act to take reasonable precautions to ensure that minors are not included on mailing lists for credit circulars.