Written Question·Treasury·UIN 87218
Credit
Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Gareth Thomas
Labour (Co-op) — Harrow West
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of access to affordable credit for (a) people and (b) small businesses in the 100 most deprived communities according to the English indices of multiple deprivation 202
Answer
Lucy RigbyThe Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, supports business growth, and 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 busine...
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