§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether citizens' advice bureaux, local councillors and social workers to advise people on their financial or debt problems require a licence under the Consumer Credit Act 1974; and if she will make a statement.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe Director-General of Fair Trading is responsible for administering the licensing system under the Consumer Credit Act. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member.