MP supports money and debt advice for his constituents

22nd March 2011
MP supports money and debt advice for his constituents

Local MP, Gordon Henderson is urging constituents who are experiencing money and debt problems to contact the Money Advice Trust.

The Money Advice Trust is a charity set up to provide free help, advice and information on money and debt. They can also direct members of the public to other relevant organisations including:

AdviceUK – The largest network of independent advice agencies in the UK.
Tel: 0207 469 5700

Business Debtline – Free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with business debt.
Tel: 0800 197 6026
Website: www.bdl.org.uk

National Debtline - Free, confidential and independent advice on debt management.
Tel: 0808 808 4000
Website: www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Mr Henderson said,

“According to the Money Advice Trust, the average household debt in the UK, excluding mortgages, is £8,628. This is usually caused by credit card borrowing, motor finance deals and overdrafts.

“I urge any of my constituents in Sittingbourne and Sheppey who are experiencing money and debt problems to contact one of the many advice helplines available to them to try and reduce their debts and gain control of them.”

For more information, please call the Money Advice Trust on 020 7489 7796.