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Yvonne Fovargue Excerpts

Tuesday 17th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Finally, I call Yvonne Fovargue.

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

More than a year ago, the Treasury promised to consult on breathing space to assist people in debt and protect them from interest and other charges while they seek help. In view of the high levels of personal debt, will the Minister commit himself to proceeding with that as a matter of urgency?

[Simon Kirby]

I can tell the hon. Lady that we are looking closely at the issue and will see some progress in the very near future.