Debt Management Companies (Hansard, 13 February 2002)

HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 c444W 444W

§ Mr. Lazarowicz
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will take steps to review the regulation of fees and commission charged by debt management companies. [35713]

§ Miss Melanie Johnson
In December the Director General of Fair Trading issued guidelines to debt management companies to ensure they deal fairly and openly with consumers. The guidelines require consumers to be given adequate and clear information on cost and the service provided before they enter into a contract.