Written Question·Treasury·UIN 87218

Credit

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named Day

Question

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 Rigby
The 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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