UKAR ARena Issue 7: Winter 2013 | Page 5

of customers referred to debt advice providers in 2013 was 4,251 compared to 6,073 in 2012, reflecting a reduction in those entering into arrears. In addition, during the first nine months of 2013, 43,000 account arrangements were £9 billion We have repaid more than £9 billion to the taxpayer s