Future of independent debt advice: Private Members’ Debate 8th Feb 2011

If you want to comment on this video, please go to mylegal.org.uk. If you are a legal aid professional, to http The following summary is from moneysavingexpert.com: Opposition MPs have voiced their rage at government cuts that would see many consumers struggle to get free debt advice. Almost 500 advisers will be made redundant nationwide as, from April, the £25 million-a-year Financial Inclusion Funding (FIF) given to free debt advice services, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), will cease. Labour MP Yvonne Fovargue, who secured [the Commons debate on 8th February 2011], questioned where the Government expected people to go for advice if so many centres close (see the Debt Problems guide and Debt adviser to go MSE News story). Fellow Labour member Jenny Chapman said she fears many will be forced into the hands of fee-charging, cowboy debt firms. Their sentiments were echoed by many backbench MPs. Free debt services directly assist over 100000 people per year to help resolve debt problems. In some areas, such as Birmingham, those in dire need will no longer be able to walk into a CAB centre to get help.
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This is our debut piece, directed by Edmund Engle, produced by John Conrad and Filmed by Director of Photography Tom West. Starring Ayesha (from the Haverhill CAB) and Lizzy (from CB9 Media Hub). The song “To Pay Your Way” was co-writen and performed by Miriam Wright and co-writen and produced by Butterfly (song copyright, (c) 2009 – BWM Group – www.bwma.tk [temporarily]) A CB9 Media Hub Production, A Haverhill CAB Film. All Rights Reserved, (C) 2009 – The Haverhill Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
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