CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND

Early day motion 183, tabled 8 June 2010 by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 31 members.

That this House notes Citizens Advice Scotland's most recent report, Fully Charged, which raises concerns about the continuing effects of unfair and disproportionate overdraft charges on vulnerable and low income people living in Scotland; further notes evidence from citizens advice bureaux across Scotland showing that charges impact disproportionately on those least able to cope with them; further notes that many people receive high bank charges for situations over which they had little control; further notes that banks are failing to help customers in financial difficulty despite receiving taxpayer support; and calls on the Government and UK banks quickly to reach a solution that will put an end to unfair charges that affect millions of customers.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 7, Scottish National Party 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.