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NDM8419 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill on the further regulation of debt collectors

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Meeting: 13/12/2023 - Plenary (Item 7)

Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill on the regulation of debt collectors

NDM8419 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on the further regulation of debt collectors in Wales.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) place a duty on public service providers to only use debt collectors who sign up to a code of conduct that protects vulnerable people in a cost-of-living crisis;

b) introduce a Wales-wide code of conduct for all debt collection agents registered in Wales; and

c) further empower local trading standards authorities to take action against agents who mislead residents about their powers and residents rights.

Minutes:

The item started at 16.30

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM8419 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on the further regulation of debt collectors in Wales.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) place a duty on public service providers to only use debt collectors who sign up to a code of conduct that protects vulnerable people in a cost-of-living crisis;

b) introduce a Wales-wide code of conduct for all debt collection agents registered in Wales; and

c) further empower local trading standards authorities to take action against agents who mislead residents about their powers and residents rights.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

25

0

52

The motion was agreed.