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The increase in total net lending to individuals in April (£8.6 billion) was weaker than in March and the previous six month average (Table A).

Within the total, the increase in net lending secured on dwellings (£7.3 billion) was stronger than the increase in March and the previous six month average, but the twelve-month growth rate fell to 11.3% from 11.7% in March. The value and number of loans approved for house purchase, remortgaging and for other purposes were all higher than in March (Table B).

The increase in consumer credit (£1.3 billion) was the weakest since December 2003 (Table A). Within this, net credit card lending was the weakest since June 2001, whereas net other loans were broadly in line with the previous six month average.

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Tables

Table A - Net lending to individuals
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Table B - Approvals secured on dwellings
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Table C - Total lending to individuals, lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit
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Revisions

Revisions to Table A (54k)

Notes to Editors

	Notes and definitions for lending to individuals
	Information on growth rates and revisions policy.

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Next release date: 29 June 2005