National Health Service and Care Sector Workers (Credit Union and High Cost Credit) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 March 2015

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Long title

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to promote membership of a credit union for staff employed by the NHS, other care sector workers, and family members who live in the same household; to facilitate payroll deductions for staff employed by the NHS and other care sector workers who are members of credit unions and to report regularly to Parliament on compliance with these requirements; to place a duty on payday lenders to encourage staff employed by the NHS and other care sector workers to take advice on debt management before acquiring high cost credit; to require the Financial Conduct Authority to report annually on payday lenders’ compliance with this requirement; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    19 November 2014 – 19 November 2014

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1519.