HC Deb 16 July 1998 vol 316 c284W
34. Mr. Flynn

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what new proposals she has to restrict the activities of loan companies charging excessive rates of interest. [49406]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

The Director General of Fair Trading is currently consulting on the extortionate credit provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Before taking further action I will study the evidence this exercise produces and his proposals.

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