As Minister, Jamie Hepburn, prepares to give evidence to the Economy Committee on the Debt Arrangement Scheme, I look at what lines questioning may follow.
Scottish Adviser Blog
Committee Calls on Minister to Review Debt Arrangement Scheme Regulations
Scottish Government Minister, Jamie Hepburn, has been called upon by the Economy Committee of the Scottish Parliament to reconsider new debt laws.
Lenders need to Pay Fair Share for Debt Advice
Why Free Debt Advice In Scotland needs to be properly funded and lenders are not paying enough and must pay their fair share.
Why New Debt Arrangement Scheme Fees Should be Applied to Old Cases
The Scottish Government have proposed a new fee structure for the Debt Arrangement Scheme. I argue why it should be applied to old cases to generate millions in additional funding for free advice agencies.
Council Tax Arrears: Do you need to tell Sheriff Officers where you work?
Do you need to tell Sheriff Officers where you work if you owe Council Tax Arrears?
The Debt Arrangement Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019
My submission to the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee on the Debt Arrangement Scheme (Scotland) Amendement Regulations 2019
Parking Fines: What do you need to know?
Do you know the difference between a Fixed Penalty Charge, a Penalty Charge Notice or a Parking Fine Notice? What you need to know about parking fines in Scotland.
If Carlsberg Drafted Legislation (it wouldn’t have drafted this)
The Accountant in Bankruptcy’s new Debt Arrangement Scheme Regulations a further example of poor legislation by an agency serving only it’s own interests.
Money Advice Scotland at 30
As Money Advice Scotland celebrates it 30th birthday, I review it’s latest conference and ask is it still relevant for Money Advisers?
Time Order: New Online Tool
Advice Scotland is providing a new online tool that can be used by consumers and advisers alike, to identify when a Time Order may be an appropriate solution for them or their clients. Time Orders are legal remedies that have been available for 45 year in Scotland, but are rarely used. However, as I have […]
