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Community Development Finance Institutions and Credit Unions

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ask the Financial Conduct Authority to assess whether the mission critical neighbourhoods, as identified by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, have an effective credit union or a community dev

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Answering body
Treasury
Tabled
8 Jan 2026
Target answer date
14 Jan 2026
Answer
14 Jan 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ask the Financial Conduct Authority to assess whether the mission critical neighbourhoods, as identified by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, have an effective credit union or a community dev

  2. 14 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 14 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, can be crucial for people facing unexpected expenses or managing their cash flow. The UK has a diverse landscape for credit provision to individuals and businesses, comprising traditional b...

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