Written Question·Treasury·UIN 88129

Consumers: Protection

Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the amount of protection provided on single-item purchases under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The Government recognises the importance of strong consumer protections in credit markets, including those provided under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. These protections help to build consumer confidence and trust, which are essential for a ...

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