I used to live in Germany, and the problem with capping is that it pushes the problem underground; such people cannot get credit because interest rates are set according to the liability—to the risk. I understand the hon. Gentleman’s argument, but setting a cap risks pushing such people into the black market, which is much more dangerous than the Minister’s proposal.
Consumer Credit Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mike Penning
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 June 2005.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Consumer Credit Bill.
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2005-06
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