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Written question asked by Barbara Follett (Labour) on Monday, 23 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 January 2006. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Women's Finances

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the need to encourage women to plan their finances for all of their lives.
Answer

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has commissioned a comprehensive baseline survey which will show the level of financial capability within the UK population. The results will be reported in March 2006.This will enable the FSA to monitor changes in financial capability and assess the effectiveness of measures under the National Strategy for Financial Capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45628; 441 c2246W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Women Financial services Personal income
Link
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