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Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on lenders and creditors to provide periods of financial respite for families with children and young people in debt in certain circumstances; to place a duty on public authorities to provide access to related advice, guidance and support in those circumstances; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 29 June 2016 by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 29 Jun 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2017.