Written Question·Treasury·UIN 106091
Money Lenders: Prosecutions
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Gareth Thomas
Labour (Co-op) — Harrow West
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many prosecutions have there been for illegal lending in each of the last five years.
Answer
Lucy RigbyIllegal money lenders, commonly known as loan sharks, are dangerous criminals who inflict serious harm on their victims. The Government funds specialist Illegal Money Lending Teams (IMLTs) operating across the UK to tackle their crimes. These teams invest...
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