Written Question·Treasury·UIN 104124

Community Development Finance Institutions and Credit Unions

Tabled: 8 January 2026

Answered: 14 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ask the Financial Conduct Authority to assess whether the mission critical neighbourhoods, as identified by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, have an effective credit union or a community dev

Answer

Lucy Rigby

The Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, can be crucial for people facing unexpected expenses or managing their cash flow. The UK has a diverse landscape for credit provision to individuals and businesses, comprising traditional b...

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