HC Deb 05 June 1972 vol 838 c4W
36. Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to control the sale of debts to debt-collecting agencies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Noble

As part of my consideration of major reform of the law relating to consumer credit generally, I have in mind the possibility of making debt collectors subject to licensing arrangements.