Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.

This briefing paper provides information on past consultations on proposals to introduce new debt measures in England and Wales.
Breathing space for individuals in problem debt (392 KB , PDF)
Note: This briefing paper provides background information on past consultations on proposals to introduce new debt measures in England and Wales. For information on the current position, see the Library’s briefing paper “Debt Respite Scheme: a breathing space for those in debt” (CBP 9256).
The new Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Reguations 2020 (known as the ‘Breathing Space Regulations’) have been in force since 4 May 2021. They apply to England and Wales. The Government has yet to set a date for the implementation of the proposed statutory debt repayment plan. The proposed plan would enable a person in financial difficulty to enter a statutory agreement to repay their debts under a manageable timetable with protection from creditor enforcement acion.
The Scottish Debt Arrangement Scheme already provides debtors with a short breathhing space and statutory repayment plan.
Breathing space for individuals in problem debt (392 KB , PDF)
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of AI on intellectual property at 2:30pm on 23 April 2025. The debate will be opened by James Frith MP.
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.