Part 1The debt arrangement scheme
3 Money advice
(1)
A debtor is not entitled to make an application for the approval, or the variation, of a debt payment programme unless the debtor has obtained the advice of a money adviser in relation to—
(a)
the debtor’s financial circumstances;
(b)
the effect of the proposed programme or, as the case may be, the proposed variation of the programme; and
(c)
the preparation of the application.
(2)
Such an application shall—
(a)
contain a signed declaration by the money adviser who provided the advice referred to in subsection (1) above that such advice has been given; and
(b)
specify the name and address of the money adviser.
F1(3)
Subsections (1) and (2) above are subject to any contrary provision in regulations made under section 7(1) below.