§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will provide for no fees, or nominal ones, to be charged for the issue of a licence under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to charitable organisations which make no charge for giving advice, such as on the availability of mortgages.
§ Mr. John FraserLicence fees under the Consumer Credit Act are principally a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading who, I understand, has recently written to the hon. Member on the subject.